Coach Anh Duc and the challenge of stabilizing the 'locker room'

Tien Linh only scored 1 goal (penalty) in the last 5 matches - Photo: ANH KHOA

Coach Anh Duc debuted with his old team in his new position with a goalless draw with Quang Nam in round 22. What most people paid attention to was the conversation with striker Tien Linh - who was his former teammate on the field.

Tien Linh wanted to play the whole match, while Anh Duc considered substituting his junior striker due to concerns that the striker would have a relapse of his injury. Tien Linh was determined (and then almost scored), so Anh Duc did not stop him.

Anh Duc needs Tien Linh at this time. Because according to him, Binh Duong Club does not have enough players to practice, let alone develop tactics and divide the team into two. A harmonious solution is a priority over being tough.

A stable locker room will help players feel less anxious. "Locker room" is used to refer to the backstage of each team, where psychology, results, and finances will affect the atmosphere and spirit of the game.

Binh Duong FC has had an unstable dressing room for many years. Many people have come and gone for many reasons, including being dominated from above or not being able to control the personnel below.

The season has only 4 rounds left, which is very sensitive, especially for Binh Duong FC, which is not safe. Coach Anh Duc probably understands that whatever he does now, he should finish safely as soon as possible.

Stabilizing the locker room is the top priority - Photo: ANH KHOA

Because in the role of "the welder", Coach Anh Duc needs to immediately fix the weaknesses instead of digging deeper into the disagreements. How to connect individuals for a collective and successfully stay in the league.

When he was playing in Binh Duong, Anh Duc was straightforward and outspoken, but now as a coach with a PRO AFC license, a coach needs to handle internal and external affairs skillfully.

The challenge for the coach born in 1985 is huge. In addition to helping injured players return soon, he also has to quickly build a team that puts common goals first.

Having successfully stayed in the league, Binh Duong Club still has a semi-final match against Song Lam Nghe An (a team competing for relegation). Anh Duc has many chances to bring the national cup final to Binh Duong stadium to gain an advantage.

Binh Duong Club has 26 points after 22 rounds and is currently ranked 8th. They are only 7 points behind the second-to-last team Quy Nhon Binh Dinh while their opponent has played one match less.

What did coach Nguyen Anh Duc say after the match?

"The reason why Binh Duong Club hasn't won yet is because they still have many weaknesses. They still have many basic mistakes, their passing technique is wrong, and they have few players, only 14 people.

Many players get cramps after 60 minutes, and are "out of date" after 70 minutes. I understand the situation and accept the challenge to make the team better."

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/hlv-anh-duc-va-thach-thuc-on-dinh-phong-thay-do-20250513172645301.htm