Waiting for new factor of Vietnam team

Coach Kim Sang-sik's team will visit Malaysia on June 10.

Unexpected choices

In this group, Malaysia is a worthy opponent of the Vietnamese team in the competition for the only ticket to Saudi Arabia to attend the final round of the 2027 Asian Cup. Because there is no time to test personnel and review the force, coach Kim Sang-sik will prioritize calling up experienced players who have played for the national team recently.

In the context of many key players being absent due to injury, the Vietnamese team's lineup for the match against Malaysia is expected to still be a combination of veteran faces and young talents, promising to bring a breath of fresh air to the red team's attack.

Nguyen Xuan Son and Bui Vi Hao have not yet recovered, but coach Kim Sang-sik still has many options for replacements. Shining for Nam Dinh Club in the V-League recently, Ly Cong Hoang Anh has emerged as a candidate to replace Bui Vi Hao in the national team. Although he does not have an impressive physique, this player can play many positions on the wing thanks to his endurance and ability to accelerate in a short distance.

Vietnam team aims for 3 points when facing Malaysia on June 10. Photo: VFF

Besides candidate Ly Cong Hoang Anh, coach Kim Sang-sik may have more surprising options, including calling up players who became famous under coach Park Hang-seo but have not had the opportunity to return to the Vietnamese national team under his tenure, such as central defender Dinh Trong, striker Cong Phuong... It is likely that Mr. Kim will also give opportunities to some overseas Vietnamese players who are performing impressively in the V-League such as Cao Quang Vinh, Viktor Le...

Aim for the top spot

The combination of experience and youth is expected to bring balance to the team. However, Mr. Kim's biggest challenge is how to help the rookies quickly integrate and coordinate well with the pillars.

Since taking the position of head coach of the Vietnam national team, the Korean strategist has continuously created surprises when announcing the list of players, the team arrangement, and personnel. The achievement of winning the ASEAN Cup 2024 has proven Mr. Kim's talent in strategy and reasonable use of troops.

The match against Malaysia is very important for Mr. Kim and his team to secure a place in the final round of the Asian Cup 2027. The winner of this match will lead Group F and almost certainly secure a ticket to Saudi Arabia in early 2027.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/cho-nhan-to-moi-cua-tuyen-viet-nam-196250521220531259.htm