Vietnam Team: Beat Malaysia first and then... think

The Vietnamese team still needs to make many technical adjustments, but first, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team need to beat Malaysia before thinking about anything.

Not perfect…

Since taking office in mid-2024, coach Kim Sang Sik has brought a breath of fresh air to the Vietnamese team's playing style by choosing a modern direction, focusing on high pressing and better ball control.

The playing style that the Korean captain proposed was only perfect when Xuan Son appeared and created extremely impressive efficiency in the final stage of the ASEAN Cup before being crowned champion.

Vietnam team still has many problems that need to be solved by coach Kim Sang Sik.

But not long after the piece Xuan Son had to rest for a long time due to injury, everything returned to normal. That means the Vietnamese team had many difficulties in attacking and finishing the opportunities created.

And when the attack has not reached its peak performance, the defense still makes some mistakes from the system to the individuals, so they receive some unfortunate goals.

The two matches against Cambodia and Laos in March proved what was said above, so it is normal for Mr. Kim Sang Sik to demand changes from the Vietnamese team.

Win first then think

Not only experts, but also coach Kim Sang Sik himself really wants the Vietnamese team to be different in order to conquer new heights. However, at the present time or at least until the end of the match against Malaysia, the Korean strategist's wish is unlikely to happen.

The reason is simple: the race for tickets to the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers is quite fierce, and the match against Malaysia is decisive. The Vietnamese team is forced to prioritize the goal of 3 points, even though they may not have shown the most perfect playing style.

But for now, coach Kim Sang Sik will put the result of the match with Malaysia first.

Mr. Kim Sang Sik also clearly understands that, just by winning against the "Tigers" at Bukit Jalil Stadium, the door to getting a ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup Finals will be wider than ever.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the Vietnamese team entered the match with a safe, confident mentality and took advantage of every opportunity. Because, even though the gameplay was not smooth, victory was the most important thing for the Golden Star Warriors at this time.

And the confrontation with Malaysia is not just a match, but also a true test of the mettle of coach Kim Sang Sik and his team on their new journey.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/tuyen-viet-nam-thang-malaysia-da-roi-moi-tinh-2402418.html