Vietnam vs Laos: Xuan Son is in the starting lineup, why not?

Striker Nguyen Xuan Son can absolutely start in the match between Vietnam and Laos in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup, at 7:00 p.m. on November 19.

In the first training session after returning to the Vietnam team , Nguyen Xuan Son surprised coach Kim Sang Sik, the coaching staff and his teammates. The striker from Nam Dinh Steel Blue could move at high speed and had a good feel for the ball, as if he had never spent nearly a year recovering from an injury.

In fact, before calling up Xuan Son, coach Kim Sang Sik was informed by Nam Dinh Steel Club about Xuan Son's health condition. However, the Korean strategist still wanted to directly observe the 28-year-old player.

Xuan Son returns with great strength. Photo: SN

The captain of the Vietnamese team is very pleased and almost assured with Xuan Son's recovery. Coach Kim Sang Sik's concerns about the Brazilian striker's form have been replaced by expectations and confidence that he can play well in the upcoming match against Laos, and not wait until the end of March next year, in the decisive match against Malaysia.

Of course, in the upcoming training sessions, Coach Kim Sang Sik will definitely not take his eyes off Xuan Son. The Korean strategist can even give the most challenging tests to the striker of Nam Dinh Steel.

If Xuan Son does his best to fulfill the head coach's requirements, he will have the opportunity to play in the upcoming match against Laos, and may even be a starter.

Coach Kim Sang Sik has high expectations for Xuan Son. Photo: SN

Coach Kim Sang Sik's use of Xuan Son may be risky, but on the positive side, Xuan Son's return not only helps him quickly "revive" his killer instinct, but also increases the strength of the Vietnamese team, aiming for victory against Laos.

Experts say that the Vietnamese team does not face much pressure because Laos is at a lower level. In the first leg, Laos lost 0-5 at Go Dau. With his class, Xuan Son does not have to move or compete too much but can still cause danger to the defense of the Elephant Country team.

Xuan Son himself confirmed that he has recovered 100% from his injury and is confident of playing the full 90 minutes, but whether he can return in the upcoming match against Laos or not depends on coach Sang Sik's decision.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/tuyen-viet-nam-vs-lao-xuan-son-da-chinh-tai-sao-khong-2462184.html