Worthy and hopeful

Coach Kim Sang Sik gave Cong Phuong the opportunity to return to the Vietnamese team during the training session to prepare for the match against Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, which was the right decision.

Cong Phuong has had a strong revival since returning to Vietnam to play for Binh Phuoc with 7 goals and many assists, forcing the Korean captain to not ignore the veteran striker who grew up at HAGL.

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Nearly 2 years, Cong Phuong returns to the Vietnam team with high hopes

At the same time, for the captain of the Vietnamese team, Cong Phuong is the type of player he always favors because he possesses the ability to play skillfully, erratically, and the ability to quickly turn situations around.

Facing a Malaysia team that has been significantly strengthened by naturalized players, Cong Phuong is expected to be a tactical card to break the balance, especially in deadlocked situations.

Pressure for Cong Phuong

Having been absent from the Vietnamese national team for nearly 2 years, Cong Phuong's return brings much hope and excitement. But in return, it also puts pressure on the striker who is currently leading the scoring list in the First Division.

In terms of expertise, under Mr. Kim Sang Sik, physical factors and tactical discipline are given top priority, which requires Cong Phuong to adapt quickly and meet the strict requirements of the Korean coach.

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Besides, there is the pressure to prove that coach Kim Sang Sik's decision is correct.

Besides, the Nghe An striker must also prove himself worthy to return to the training ground in order to compete fairly with Tien Linh and Tuan Hai - who are already familiar with Mr. Kim Sang Sik's philosophy.

Psychologically, just one good match against Malaysia is enough to bring Cong Phuong back to the successful orbit. But on the contrary, a disappointing performance can also make this striker lose confidence.

Therefore, Cong Phuong's return this time is like a gamble - full of hope, but also full of challenges. Success or failure, it all depends on the striker from Nghe An in the upcoming important training session.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/cong-phuong-tro-lai-tuyen-viet-nam-ky-vong-va-ap-luc-2404231.html