Expected lineup Vietnam vs Philippines: Duy Manh starts, Dinh Trieu is on the bench

The Vietnamese national team will face the Philippines in the third match of Group B of the AFF Cup 2024. Currently, coach Kim Sang-sik's team has 6 points. A victory away from home would guarantee Vietnam the top spot in the group. This would also allow Quang Hai and his teammates to avoid Thailand in the semi-finals, therefore coach Kim Sang-sik will prioritize fielding his best possible lineup.

In goal, Nguyen Dinh Trieu had to remain on the bench, giving way to Nguyen Filip. The Vietnamese-born goalkeeper was "lucky" in the match against Indonesia. Overall, Nguyen Filip still played well and he directly made two saves to deny dangerous opportunities from Indonesia. The Hanoi Police FC goalkeeper's ball control was excellent.

After being rested following the match, Do Duy Manh will return to the Vietnamese national team's defense. He will play as a right-sided center-back, responsible for ball distribution and supporting attacks when needed. Nguyen Thanh Chung will continue to play in the center of the defense. The 1997-born center-back has proven his ability in the last two matches. Bui Tien Dung will still play as the left-sided center-back.

Van Thanh has been on the bench for the last two matches and it is not ruled out that he will play left-back. Van Vi has not played badly but has not shown much change on the attacking front. Meanwhile, the opposite wing has witnessed the appearance of Pham Xuan Manh. The defender of Hanoi FC brings great stability.

Midfield is not an area where coach Kim Sang-sik will change personnel. Nguyen Hoang Duc and Doan Ngoc Tan will be the central midfielders. Depending on the match, this coach will have a suitable replacement.

Up front, Pham Tuan Hai can start instead of Nguyen Hai Long. The midfielder born in 2000 was injured after the match against Indonesia and he needs to rest. Quang Hai will definitely start as he is the most important explosive player. Nguyen Tien Linh continues to be the target striker of the Vietnam team.

Expected lineup of Vietnam team: Nguyen Filip, Vu Van Thanh, Bui Tien Dung, Nguyen Thanh Chung, Do Duy Manh, Pham Xuan Manh, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Doan Ngoc Tan, Pham Tuan Hai, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Tien Linh.

Mai Phuong

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