According to VTC News' investigation, Lee Nguyen is no longer playing professionally in the US and is preparing to participate in a 7-a-side league. Although he is no longer at the peak of his form, his salary and fees are not cheap, which is a barrier for a financially struggling team like Ho Chi Minh City FC.
Furthermore, at 37 years old, Lee Nguyen's physical condition has declined significantly. In fact, upon returning to his former team in the 2022 season, Lee Nguyen still demonstrated his class in passing, but he was at a disadvantage in many one-on-one challenges. If TP.HCM FC is determined to secure Lee Nguyen's services, they need a suitable strategy to maximize the former US international's potential.
Lee Nguyen previously played for Ho Chi Minh City FC.
On the evening of May 31st, coach Vu Tien Thanh stated: " Lee Nguyen is a valuable asset for Ho Chi Minh City FC. I've spoken with him, and if the team faces difficulties or an emergency, Lee Nguyen will return to play a few matches. He may not have the same physical condition as before, but he can still play alongside a midfielder like Quoc Gia or Minh Trung ."
Ho Chi Minh City FC put in an impressive performance in the "relegation battle" of the first half of the season against Da Nang FC at Thong Nhat Stadium. The visiting team conceded 5 goals and only managed to score one consolation goal. Furthermore, Da Nang FC played with ten men due to Trong Nam's red card. This defeat saw Da Nang drop to the bottom of the table, while Ho Chi Minh City FC rose to 12th place, creating a 2-point gap with the two teams behind them.
Ho Chi Minh City FC is making efforts to find more domestic players through loan deals at reasonable costs. Center-back Campbell is likely to be replaced by another foreign player. Securing a top 8 finish at this point is a difficult task for Ho Chi Minh City FC, and they need to plan for the five remaining matches to avoid relegation.
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