Vietnam's first match in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers is against Laos. Playing at home against a weak opponent, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team must win. The reigning Southeast Asian champions will field an optimal attacking lineup.
In the goalkeeper position, Nguyen Dinh Trieu is the best choice at this time. Coach Kim Sang-sik cannot put his trust in younger goalkeepers such as Tran Trung Kien, Nguyen Van Viet or Trinh Xuan Hoang.
Nguyen Tien Linh replaces Nguyen Xuan Son.
Laos is not strong in attack but Bounphachan Bounkong is still a good striker, who can be dangerous if the Vietnamese team's defense is weak. The task of closely marking Bounkong is assigned to Bui Tien Dung - the left-sided center back. Do Duy Manh plays on the right and Thanh Chung is in the center of the three center backs.
The starting left-back is likely to be Nguyen Van Vi. With Trieu Viet Hung leaving the field after only 30 minutes in the match against Cambodia, it will be difficult for him to compete for the official position. On the opposite flank, Vu Van Thanh is still the optimal choice for the Vietnamese team.
Coach Kim Sang-sik announced that he wanted his players to score many goals in the first half. He could have made a difference by starting Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Hoang Duc in midfield. Laos is not too strong in one-on-one battles and the Vietnamese team could have the advantage.
Meanwhile, Pham Tuan Hai and Nguyen Hai Long play the role of strikers on the two wings and can switch positions in many specific situations. Nguyen Xuan Son is injured for a long time and Nguyen Tien Linh is the choice to replace the star of Nam Dinh Club.
The Korean coach has expressed his belief in his students more than once. This is the time for the 2024 Vietnamese Golden Ball to demonstrate his influence.
The match between Vietnam and Laos takes place at 19:30 on March 25.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/doi-hinh-du-kien-viet-nam-vs-lao-qua-bong-vang-thay-xuan-son-ar933570.html
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