The Vietnamese national team got off to a smooth start under coach Philippe Troussier with two wins in friendly matches. The players are still experiencing some difficulties and haven't yet mastered their playing style, but this is normal for teams in a transitional phase.
"This is a logical result at the beginning with a new coach, a new philosophy, and a new standard. The Vietnamese team has gradually improved. I don't overestimate the technical quality, but I think we are on an upward trajectory. Coach Troussier has boldly experimented with many new players, including young ones. This creates motivation for the players, who were previously key members of the national team, " commented commentator Ngo Quang Tung.
The Vietnamese team defeated Syria thanks to a goal scored by Pham Tuan Hai.
Compared to their victory against Hong Kong (China), the Vietnamese team played better against Syria. The wave of criticism directed at coach Troussier and his players has temporarily subsided. However, these two matches are not a suitable measure to assess the quality of the Vietnamese team; they only provide a signal that the changes can produce positive results.
"No one likes to lose, but we need to stay calm after two wins. I haven't thought about promising things just based on the results of the last two matches. However, the important thing is that we need to see the path forward," commentator Quang Tung stated.
According to this expert, the Vietnamese national team is still in a transitional phase, getting used to new tactics and personnel. All factors are not yet at an ideal level. Therefore, the poor performance in the win against Hong Kong (China) or the improvement against Syria do not accurately reflect the Vietnamese team's capabilities.
"It's too early to judge the Vietnamese national team's performance as exceptionally outstanding or promising. Everything is just beginning, as they get used to a new philosophy under a new coach. There will still be mistakes and areas that don't go as planned."
"A match like this doesn't accurately reflect the best abilities or highest aspirations of the players that Coach Troussier is building. We have to wait. The philosophy being pursued is being implemented according to the coach's wishes. That's the important issue, and it requires time," commentator Quang Tung analyzed.
"I think things will gradually get better. The team has a good understanding between the coach and the players, a clear grasp of the philosophy, and ideas that will be translated into specific playing styles and tactics. That takes time."
Mr. Troussier will observe the players further, identifying areas for improvement. By observing the players more at their clubs, Mr. Troussier will be able to incorporate his ideas into his game more realistically. His ideas may not be perfectly suited to the Vietnamese football scene, but the next three or six months will be an opportunity for him to observe them at their clubs and refine his vision."
The Vietnamese national team is showing positive signs thanks to the changes made by coach Troussier.
Besides the differences in playing style compared to his predecessor Park Hang Seo, Coach Troussier also made personnel changes in the Vietnamese national team. The French coach experimented with many new players, including impressive U23 players such as Nguyen Van Tung (who started both matches) and especially Nguyen Thai Son.
"New faces bring a fresh look to the team, create competition, and build a new cycle for the national team. These factors make a difference for the Vietnamese national team compared to the previous era," commentator Quang Tung remarked. "Players from the previous generation still maintain their peak performance. However, I feel they have reached a certain point, whether it's in terms of professional skills or motivation. With the emergence of new faces, that threshold may be lifted."
The impressive performances of these new faces serve as a reminder to the players who were key figures under Coach Park Hang Seo. When working with a new coach, all players must strive from the start to earn trust and opportunities to play. It's not just about these two friendly matches; players must demonstrate their abilities while playing for their respective clubs.
"With such a short training period, they haven't been able to show much. The playing conditions at their clubs will greatly determine how much influence they have on the national team's progress. Regular playing time is key. They may be exceptional players, but if they don't play for the next six months, things won't improve much," said commentator Ngo Quang Tung.
Van Hai
Beneficial
Emotion
Creative
Unique
Source
Comment (0)