Difficult problem in Vietnam national team defense

" BLOODY" THE WAR GUARD

When coach Philippe Troussier announced the list of players to focus on the Vietnamese national team, a series of combative players such as Van Hau, Tan Tai, Thanh Chung, Tien Dung... were absent. The case of Ho Tan Tai was the most regrettable because in addition to his good blocking ability, he is also the number 1 attacking defender in Vietnam. The numbers do not lie, showing that Ho Tan Tai has scored 16 goals in 7 consecutive seasons since 2018, including 10 decisive goals. His scoring ability is very comprehensive: 7 goals from his right foot, 7 headers and 2 goals with his left foot. Notably, Ho Tan Tai is still exploding in the national team: participating in 7 goals (4 goals, 3 assists) since the 3rd qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup! An impressive number, only behind Tien Linh (12 goals) and Hoang Duc (9 goals), ranked alongside a series of other stars such as Quang Hai, Hung Dung and far ahead of Cong Phuong, Van Toan, Van Thanh, Van Hau...

Bài toán khó ở hàng thủ - Ảnh 1. — Defender Thanh Binh (6) will have the opportunity to show himself in the Vietnam national team.

It is not difficult to recognize the intention of coach Philippe Troussier to renew the defense, through the way of removing Tan Tai to give opportunities to Van Cuong, Tien Anh; ignoring Thanh Chung, Tien Dung to make room for Tuan Tai in the role of left center back. On the left wing, Minh Trong, Van Khang appeared. In the middle of the field, the young talent of the 2003 generation, Thai Son, was chosen as the top candidate right after the duo Tuan Anh - Hung Dung. Coach Troussier's "blood change" move was so drastic that every player felt like they could be replaced, or only stay when the person in the corresponding competing position had too big a difference in ability.

TAKE RISKS WITH NEW PLAY

Expert Doan Minh Xuong commented: "It is clear that in the past time, coach Philippe Troussier and the VFF have tried to find new factors to supplement the Vietnamese team. This strategy has been implemented by focusing on alternating the national team and the U.23 Vietnam team to approach the new playing style that Mr. Troussier wants to apply. However, there are still objective facts that make fans worried. First, the preparation time is too short, causing the V-League 2023-2024 to play through the third round, although the nature of the competition is fierce, the professional quality is not high and there have not been many new factors. The U.23 Vietnam players still need time to become stronger. The next worrying point is that the core players of the national team under Mr. Park are also not in good form. But time does not wait for people, Mr. Troussier must end the experiment to select the best squad to enter the real battle with two very difficult opponents, the Philippines and Iraq. Whether he wants it or not, Mr. Troussier and the The team must ensure that the target is 4 points, even if confident, aim for 6 points and at worst, 3 points.

Center back Bui Tien Dung was called to replace Duy Manh.

Before the big match, Duy Manh was unexpectedly involved in a traffic accident and could not participate, while Que Ngoc Hai only practiced with the team again on the morning of November 10. Bui Tien Dung was called to replace Duy Manh. Mr. Troussier will even have to face the choice of whether to use Ngoc Hai in the match against the Philippines on November 16, or let him reach his best condition for the important match against Iraq on November 21? It is possible that we will see a brand new Vietnamese defense with Tuan Tai, Viet Anh, Thanh Binh and two wings, Minh Trong and Van Cuong. "Objectively speaking, every style of play has its own advantages and disadvantages. The remaining problem is how to use people and whether the quality of the players is good enough to implement that style of play," said Mr. Doan Minh Xuong.

"Whoever is not ready can go home"

Coach Philippe Troussier shared some remarkable things in the meeting, encouraging the members of the Vietnam national team of VFF yesterday, November 10: "In the past 8 months, I have tried to make you understand my wishes, my playing style, to reach beyond the Southeast Asian region, aiming for Asian level and in the future, approaching world level. Of course, training is very different from official competition. If we only want to satisfy the joy of winning friendly matches during the preparation process, we can meet weaker teams, but I decided to choose a stronger or equal team so that the players can get used to the new challenges, realize the shortcomings faster. The players in the team have all made efforts and tried to practice in the past time. Maybe not everyone is ready to adapt to the change in playing style of the new coach, but I am always persistent and help the players. That is what I and the players are willing to do. If anyone is not willing If you are ready, that person can go home, including myself, you cannot work if you are not ready to face the challenge.

According to plan, Coach Troussier and his team will leave for the Philippines on the morning of November 13 to get used to the climate and field conditions there.

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