Football review Vietnam vs Syria: Heavy challenge

Vietnam national football team will face Syria in the second friendly match under coach Philippe Troussier. Compared to the first challenge of Hong Kong (China), Syria will certainly bring more difficulties.

The West Asian team is led by famous coach Hector Cuper. The Argentine coach's talent is recognized through his career with 2 Champions League runner-ups, and has received the best coach awards in La Liga, Europe, and Africa.

Football review Vietnam vs Syria: Heavy challenge - 1 — Coach Hector Cuper

However, like coach Troussier, Mr. Cuper has only been in office for 4 months. The Syrian team cannot immediately become an Asian superpower after only a few short months working with the Argentine coach.

What Mr. Cuper can do in the early stages is to breathe new life into his players. The traditional 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 system helps key players like Mahmoud Al-Mawas, Omar Khribin or Omar Al Somah maximize their abilities.

Syria is without key striker Omar Khribin for personal reasons. Without this expensive star, coach Cuper is forced to consider a new explosive point in the attack.

On the other side of the front line, the Vietnamese team is clearly causing concern for fans after their performance against Hong Kong (China). With complex technical requirements from a strict coach, even star players need a lot of time to understand and operate. In particular, after 5 years of being used to a defensive style of play, they have to get used to a new style of football that focuses on ball control.

Football review Vietnam vs Syria: Heavy challenge - 2 — Syria is a tough challenge for the Vietnamese team.

When the team cannot operate smoothly, it is understandable why the Vietnamese team has many gaps in the middle of the field. The absence of Do Hung Dung makes coach Troussier have to consider giving opportunities to young players.

In addition, against a very strong opponent like Syria, the Vietnamese team may have to adjust their approach to the match accordingly. The tempo of play and the decision-making ability of the forward players are the key for the Vietnamese team to make a difference.

Expected lineup Vietnam vs Syria

Vietnam: Dinh Trieu, Van Thanh, Viet Anh, Tien Dung, Van Duc, Tuan Tai, Ngoc Quang, Hai Huy, Cong Phuong, Van Toan, Ti Phong.

Syria: Ahmad Manadieh, Amro Jenyat, Omar Al Midani, Thaer Krouma, Khaled Kerdagli, Mouhamad Anez, Ahmad Ashkar, Mahmoud Al-Mawas, Hosam Aiesh, Mohammad Al Marmour, Omar Al Somah.

Prediction: Vietnam 1-1 Syria

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