Hanoi Police Club still cannot borrow defender from U23 Vietnam

VTC News reporter directly contacted Ho Van Cuong, this player could not give a definite answer about his future.

In recent days, information about Hanoi Police Club wanting to borrow Ho Van Cuong from Song Lam Nghe An has been continuously appearing. In fact, it is true that the reigning V-League champions are hoping to have the services of the U23 Vietnam player.

Initially, Van Cuong seemed to accept the transfer offer. However, after the 2024 U23 Asian qualifiers ended, the defender born in 2003 refused to play in Hanoi. But after only 1 day, the news that Van Cuong decided to "turn around" to move to the Hanoi Police Club was mentioned again.

Ho Van Cuong has made progress in the U23 Vietnam shirt. (Photo: The Son)

There is currently no contract signed between the parties involved. It is even very likely that Ho Van Cuong will still play for U21 Song Lam Nghe An in the National U21 finals starting on September 18.

If he moves to Hanoi Police Club, he will have to compete with two of Vietnam's top right-backs, Vu Van Thanh and Ho Tan Tai. Van Cuong is a player who has made remarkable progress under coach Troussier, but there is still a big gap between this defender and his seniors.

Van Cuong played well in both the 32nd SEA Games and the 2024 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers. Coach Troussier did not use Ho Van Cuong as a starter in the two most important matches, but instead chose Nguyen Duc Phu for the right-back position. However, the player wearing the number 13 shirt is still an important option for the French coach, whom he called a "trump card".

Ho Van Cuong has always proven his ability and made a clear difference when he was brought on as a substitute. The SLNA player's cross-field moves make the U23 Vietnam's right-wing attack more destructive. Van Cuong will be the name that can create many breakthroughs in the future of U23 Vietnam.

Mai Phuong

Source: https://vtc.vn/clb-cong-an-ha-noi-van-chua-the-muon-hau-ve-cua-u23-viet-nam-ar820341.html