Vietnam team vs Malaysia: Cong Phuong 'carries' for Tien Linh

In round 24 of LPBank V-League, Binh Duong found the joy of victory again when defeating TP.HCM 2-0. The team from Thu Dau Mot was happy with 3 points, but Tien Linh continued to have a disappointing match. The 2024 Vietnamese Golden Ball once again "failed to score", and this was the 10th match in the V-League that he was silent.

Tien Linh's loss of form not only affects the race for the Golden Boot (in fact, he was surpassed by Hai Phong striker Lucao by 2 goals), but also puts great pressure on himself in the upcoming Vietnam national team training session.

Tien Linh has not scored for a long time.

Under coach Kim Sang Sik, form has always been one of the most important criteria for the Korean strategist to select personnel. Many pillars of the Vietnamese team that seemed irreplaceable, such as Que Ngoc Hai, Hung Dung, Tuan Anh, Dang Van Lam... have lost their place in the national team because they could not guarantee their professional skills.

That said, it is fortunate that Tien Linh is still on the Vietnam national team roster this time. However, if the Binh Duong Club striker fails to score points with coach Kim Sang Sik in the upcoming training sessions, or at least show his desire to contribute, it will be difficult for him to be trusted in the match against Malaysia.

Without Tien Linh, of course coach Kim Sang Sik must have a plan for the strikers right from this moment, and Cong Phuong is the one who deserves to be given a chance by the strategist born in 1976.

Cong Phuong is not a good player in the center forward position, but his ability to create breakthroughs from situations entering the penalty area, especially his expertise in set pieces, is the weapon that coach Kim Sang Sik needs in a match where it is not easy to create opportunities.

Cong Phuong is eager to show his performance after nearly 2 years of absence. Photo: SN

During the away match against Malaysia, the Vietnamese team can play defensive counter-attacks, aiming to get points, waiting to deal with the opponent in the return match at home. A solid game is the top priority, and if Cong Phuong shines from set pieces, the Vietnamese team can do what they want, even surpassing expectations: win!

At the age of 30, Cong Phuong can hardly dribble at speed and penetrate the Malaysian defense. But with his calmness and carefulness with every opportunity, the striker from Nghe An can absolutely make things happen.

Cong Phuong cannot carry the burden for Tien Linh in the striker position, but he is ready to satisfy coach Kim Sang Sik in scoring.

Vietnamnet.vn

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