The gameplay has been formed
Compared to the match against Hong Kong 5 days ago, the Vietnamese team only had 4 changes in the starting lineup in the reception of Syria. Basically, keeping the 3-5-2 formation and 7 starting players of coach Philippe Troussier shows that despite some difficulties in playing style, the French strategist is still steadfast.
He outlined a path with a philosophy of control for the Vietnamese team. The players must automatically integrate and adapt to this requirement if they want to be selected for the World Cup qualifying "campaign" that Mr. Troussier plans to prepare with 100 players.
The playing style and formation have not changed, but the Vietnamese team has changed against a highly rated opponent. Coach Troussier's students controlled the match with a tight formation, along with the ability to circulate the ball at high speed and diversity. Still with an outstanding number of short passes, but the difference is that the direct passes that opened up opportunities and created imbalances in the opponent's position have increased. Attacking the flanks and then switching to the wing for the defender to run into the penalty area to finish, attacking and passing in the middle,... are performed more smoothly by the players.
Vietnam team overcomes difficulties
The Vietnamese team really played from the top, forcing their opponents into the corner of the ring and calculating the time to "strike". The key that Mr. Troussier wanted his students to find behind the ball control philosophy was that, instead of playing lurking, waiting for the opponent to make a mistake, the Vietnamese team dominated the game and attacked continuously to force the opponent to reveal the gap before attacking.
According to coach Troussier, the bright spot of the Vietnamese team in this match was the players scoring from open situations. This is a phrase used many times by the French coach at the 32nd SEA Games. In fact, goals scored from "dead balls" or "live balls" have the same value on the scoreboard. However, scoring from open coordination situations always shows a much higher intention and direction of playing the ball than set pieces, which often come from luck.
Scoring from open play requires players to coordinate well and smoothly, in a system with depth, designed with clear tasks for each player. Coach Troussier wants to create such a system, with a fresh breeze from new players like Thai Son, Van Tung, Tuan Tai who are familiar with the ball control style of the U.23 team, or the motivation to blow into veterans like Van Hau, Quang Hai,...
Still need time to verify
The Vietnam team is still in the early stages under a new coach, and is having to operate a new style of play. Winning will be an encouragement, helping the players gain more confidence. But for the team to really get into shape, Coach Troussier and his team need more time to continue testing and consolidating.
Commentator Ngo Quang Tung commented: "In general, these are the first matches of the Vietnamese team under coach Philippe Troussier. We should not criticize too much and should not praise too much. These are just two friendly matches, no one wants to lose and winning is just for show and cannot confirm anything. Coach Philippe Troussier's philosophy, new people, new squad can do anything or not, it will take time, it is still the first stage.
Vietnam team needs time to "learn the lesson"
In the current construction phase, we cannot confirm which player is the new pillar. Both the team and the fans must be calm, the upcoming competition in the V-League will help the players confirm their quality. At that time, coach Philippe Troussier will have more observation and evaluation."
Coach Troussier also expressed his opinion: "I think from now until the first match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, we need time for the players to fully absorb what I require. In addition, I want the players to play regularly in the V-League when they return to their clubs. The current season ends at the end of August, and the 2023-2024 season will not begin until October. Meanwhile, the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will take place in November. Before entering the official matches, I expect the players to have about 4 or 5 matches at the club.
Players need to maintain playing time, even though training is already good. I will monitor their performance at the club, discuss and establish a close relationship with the club to monitor the player's condition. From the next rounds, I will screen reasonable and suitable options for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers."
The Vietnamese team has had a "good start", but to have a "good end", coach Troussier and his team still have to make a lot of effort, with the mindset of daring to make mistakes and dare to correct them.
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