U.23 Vietnam almost solved the most difficult problem, after only 2 matches in China

After 2 matches with U.23 China and Uzbekistan, U.23 Vietnam has almost solved the most difficult problem, which is to form a backbone, thereby building a main playing style.

The most stable defense

It is noteworthy that in the two matches between U.23 Vietnam and U.23 China and U.23 Uzbekistan, interim coach Dinh Hong Vinh kept the three central defenders Hieu Minh, Ly Duc and Nhat Minh in the starting lineup in each match. Mr. Dinh Hong Vinh wanted to keep the defense stable.

Has U.23 Vietnam found its backbone?

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This is a very important area for every team, U.23 Vietnam also does not want to take risks in this area. Currently, coach Kim Sang-sik's team has added promising central defender Dinh Quang Kiet, plus central defender Le Van Ha is also a person with good ability. However, these central defenders may only be a secondary solution for Hieu Minh, Ly Duc and Nhat Minh, at some specific times of each match, depending on the developments on the field. The official position is difficult to escape from the hands of the three central defenders mentioned above.

Goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien is also highly appreciated by coach Kim Sang-sik. U.23 Vietnam currently has goalkeeper Cao Van Binh who possesses good professional skills and rich experience in the U.23 Vietnam team. However, Tran Trung Kien is still the number 1 choice, thanks to his great advantage in terms of physique (1.91 m tall), and has additional experience in the national team.

U.23 Vietnam's attack line is gradually taking shape

Above, with the captaincy given to Nguyen Van Truong, the Hanoi FC player will almost certainly have an official place in the Vietnam U.23 team in upcoming international tournaments. Van Truong will be on the field in the starting lineup when Vietnam U.23 faces Uzbekistan U.23 on the afternoon of November 15. This player plays the role of leading and organizing the play for coach Kim Sang-sik's team, a familiar role that he still plays in the Southeast Asian U.23 tournament in July and the Asian U.23 qualifiers in September.

Center back Hieu Minh (4) received trust

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As for the front line, Dinh Bac could be the number 1 choice of U.23 Vietnam, for the position of striker. Recently, U.23 Vietnam has had the return of striker Bui Vi Hao after injury. However, Vi Hao needs more time to regain his best form and best ball feeling after a series of days away from the field. Therefore, Dinh Bac's official position as striker at this time is not surprising. Dinh Bac is a striker with a good physique (1.80 m), technical, experienced, cunning playing style, capable of creating pressure on the opponent's defense.

The above players will be the "vertical axis" of the U.23 Vietnam squad, including the goalkeeper (Trung Kien), central defender (Ly Duc, Hieu Minh, Nhat Minh), central midfielder (Van Truong), and striker (Dinh Bac). Depending on the development of each match and depending on each opponent, Coach Kim Sang-sik will arrange additional suitable personnel around this vertical axis, thereby finding the best results for U.23 Vietnam at SEA Games 33 and the final round of the 2026 U.23 Asian Cup.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/u23-viet-nam-giai-gan-xong-bai-toan-kho-nhat-chi-sau-2-tran-dau-tai-trung-quoc-185251116010203293.htm