What does Ninh Binh need from coach Vu Tien Thanh?

TPO - Coach Vu Tien Thanh possesses many distinctive personality traits and extensive experience in Vietnamese football, but it seems he will need time to adapt to Ninh Binh, from their playing style to their goals.

Coach Vu Tien Thanh is a very versatile coach both on and off the field.

Coach Thanh has managed many teams and has demonstrated considerable coaching experience thanks to his decades-long involvement with Vietnamese football. From Dong A Bank-Pomina Steel during the turbulent V.League era to Saigon FC and HAGL, Coach Vu Tien Thanh has left a lasting impression.

He also worked as an assistant interpreter for coach A. Riedl in the Vietnamese national team, leaving behind many interesting anecdotes. He was also a figure who attracted media attention due to the controversial stories off the field and in press conferences.

Ninh Binh chose coach Vu Tien Thanh to replace Gerard Albadalejo after the team failed to maintain its winning streak. However, in recent matches, the team from the ancient capital of Hoa Lu has struggled, even against opponents who are only fighting to avoid relegation, such as PVF-CAND,SHB Da Nang, or HAGL.

Ninh Binh harbored high ambitions, bringing in big stars like Dang Van Lam and Nguyen Hoang Duc, not to mention a number of expensive foreign players. The deal to acquire Hoang Duc from The Cong Viettel was considered a "blockbuster" in Vietnamese football.

With such investment, Ninh Binh 's ambitions certainly extend beyond just a top 3 finish. No one buys a supercar just to compete in local tournaments.

However, coach Vu Tien Thanh favors a defensive counter-attacking strategy, which suits mid-level teams.

The point is that Coach Thanh might not be the right choice for Ninh Binh, but his experience and reputation as a coach are undeniable. Or perhaps this is just a temporary solution for Ninh Binh before making longer-term decisions.

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