Expected lineup Vietnam vs Thailand: Quang Hai returns, Nguyen Filip on the bench

On January 2, the Vietnamese team will enter the first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final against Thailand at home. This is considered the most important match for coach Kim Sang-sik since the Korean coach came to Vietnam. Mr. Kim will choose the best and most balanced squad to ensure bringing joy to the fans.

In goal, Nguyen Dinh Trieu will most likely still be the main goalkeeper. Coach Kim Sang-sik once again put his trust in the goalkeeper of Hai Phong Club. The strategist born in 1976 once again affirmed the reason for choosing Dinh Trieu as the main goalkeeper instead of Nguyen Filip. Perhaps, the player of Hanoi Police Club will have to wait for more opportunities to show his ability.

Nguyen Quang Hai started.

In front of Dinh Trieu is the trio of central defenders Tien Dung - Thanh Chung - Duy Manh. In the final match, Duy Manh plays as a right-sided central defender and wears the captain's armband. Thanh Chung, with his stable performance, will play in the center of the defense and be assigned to mark Patrik Gustavsson. On the left wing, Bui Tien Dung will be responsible for covering the full-back.

With Tan Tai's injury, the Vietnamese team will likely choose Pham Xuan Manh to play on the right wing and Nguyen Van Vi on the left wing. Van Thanh has a slight ankle injury and will likely only be able to sit on the bench.

In a match against a strong opponent like Thailand, balance in midfield is very important. Midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan will start alongside Hoang Duc. Ngoc Tan is good at one-on-one combat, has a strong physical source and is ready to fight.

In this match, Nguyen Quang Hai started after sitting on the bench in the second leg of the semi-final. Quang Hai played higher up and supported the attack from the right wing. Bui Vi Hao, with his energy, put pressure on the Thai defenders. Nguyen Xuan Son played the main role. With 5 goals and 2 assists after only 3 matches, Xuan Son is the biggest hope of the Vietnamese team.

VTC News will report live the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final between Vietnam and Thailand from 8:00 p.m. on January 2.

Mai Phuong

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