Cong Phuong in a media session on his return to the Vietnam national team
Photo: Minh Tu
The regret named Cong Phuong
After nearly 2 years away, there is no doubt that Cong Phuong is the name that attracts the most attention when returning to the Vietnamese team, during the training session to prepare for the important away trip to Malaysia in the 3rd qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.
Coach Kim Sang-sik assigned Cong Phuong to answer the media, with a very honest statement: "Like every other player, I always feel honored to wear the Vietnam national team jersey. I am aware that I have to try my best to contribute. I don't put too much emphasis on whether I get to play or not."
During the training session on June 2, people saw Mr. Kim assigned the task of distributing the ball and initiating attacks for the Vietnamese team, and he himself performed quite well according to the requirements of handling the ball quickly, simply, neatly and limiting dribbling.
Injury worsens, Cong Phuong leaves Vietnam national team
Cong Phuong tries hard in Vietnam national team training session
Photo: Minh Tu
However, the latest information from Thanh Nien Newspaper said that Cong Phuong will not be able to attend this entire training session and is preparing to leave the Vietnamese team as his foot injury has become more severe, making it difficult for him to keep up with the general training load.
Vietnam team will have to adjust the attack line.
It's a pity for Cong Phuong because he has made great efforts to prove that he is still capable and has the desire to contribute to the Vietnam team. Hopefully, "Duc's darling" will recover soon to return to the Vietnam team in the next training session.
To ensure the strength of the Vietnamese team's attack after Cong Phuong's injury did not recover in time, coach Kim Sang-sik decided to call up striker Nguyen Quoc Viet to the national team.
Quoc Viet replaces Cong Phuong
Quoc Viet has the advantage of being a face that was once called up by coach Kim to the national team, and is also a key factor of the U.22 Vietnam team, currently training at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center. This striker born in 2003 is known by the nickname "King of Youth Tournaments" thanks to his impressive achievements in national youth tournaments, including winning the title of Top Scorer at the U.17, U.19 and U21 national tournaments. He used to play for the youth teams of HAGL and Nutifood JMG, before being promoted to the first team of HAGL to compete in V-League 1.
At the beginning of the 2024 season, Quoc Viet moved to play for Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club in the first division, in order to seek more playing opportunities and gain experience. In the international arena, Quoc Viet has participated in the U.19, U.20 and U.23 Vietnam teams, participating in many important tournaments such as the U.23 Southeast Asian Championship, SEA Games and the U.20 and U.23 Asian finals. He is highly appreciated for his technique, finishing ability and tactical thinking, promising to be a quality addition to the Vietnamese team's attack in the near future.
Foot injury means Cong Phuong will soon leave the Vietnam national team
Photo: Minh Tu
At this time, coach Kim Sang-sik has Tien Linh, Tuan Hai, Hai Long, Ngoc Quang, Quang Hai, Van Khang and Dinh Thanh Binh in the front line, while previously Van Toan, Xuan Son and Vi Hao were absent due to injury.
The absence of Cong Phuong could affect Mr. Kim's calculations, for example, hesitating between letting Quang Hai play in the attack or retreating to maintain the rhythm in the midfield in the away match that promises a lot of pressure at the "fire pan" of Bukit Jalil, Malaysia.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nong-cong-phuong-roi-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-thay-kim-khong-danh-long-van-phai-chia-tay-185250603123446153.htm
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