Xuan Son is a reserve
Xuan Son's return from injury brings excitement and hope to the Vietnamese team and coach Kim Sang Sik.
Therefore, fans are hoping that the naturalized striker can return to the starting lineup in the match against Laos at 7:00 p.m. tonight.
However, that is unlikely to happen and coach Kim Sang Sik is considering when to put Xuan Son on the field, instead of standing in the starting lineup.
The reason is very simple, the Korean captain did not take risks with Xuan Son when the opponent was still in good shape so he could surround and organize a tight defense, and did not even hesitate to commit fouls in the first 45 minutes.
Xuan Son will certainly be used by coach Kim Sang Sik to regain his playing feel and integration... but this striker will only play when the Korean captain feels it is most suitable.
Who to use to compete with Laos?
Although playing on Laos' home field, coach Kim Sang Sik is sure to let his team play with a 3-4-3 formation to aim for a big win like the first leg.
With 3 strikers, the Korean captain is likely to arrange for Viet Cuong and Hai Long to play alongside Tien Linh, instead of pushing Hoang Duc up like in the 5-0 victory in March 2025.
The midfield quartet includes Truong Tien Anh, Hoang Duc, Quang Hai and Cao Quang Vinh, while the central defenders continue to be Bui Tien Dung, Duy Manh and Thanh Chung.
The most difficult choice is in the goalkeeper position when coach Kim Sang Sik currently has 3 names that guarantee high performance including Van Lam, Dinh Trieu and Van Viet.
However, with what has been shown in matches under the Korean coach, the possibility of Dinh Trieu being chosen for safety is quite high.
Expected lineup of Vietnam team: Dinh Trieu, Thanh Chung, Duy Manh, Bui Tien Dung, Tien Anh, Hoang Duc, Quang Hai, Cao Quang Vinh, Viet Cuong, Tien Linh, Hai Long.
Prediction: Vietnam team wins 4-0
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/doi-hinh-tuyen-viet-nam-dau-tuyen-lao-xuan-son-du-bi-2464334.html
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