"Nice" achievement, but the worry is real

In terms of results alone, Coach Kim Sang Sik is doing a great job with U22 Vietnam, maintaining an unbeaten streak in all official matches, from the U23 Southeast Asian tournament to the U23 Asian qualifiers. More impressively, the defensive system built by Mr. Kim shows remarkable solidity, conceding only 1 goal in each tournament.

However, when putting aside the statistics, it is clear that the way U22 Vietnam plays, from defense to attack, is problematic. Although the defense has conceded few goals, in reality, it has had to rely heavily on luck and the individual talent of the goalkeepers to cover up the systematic errors.

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U22 Vietnam still ensures good results

The most alarming thing is the deadlock in the attack. The worrying common point between the Vietnam team and the U22 team under coach Kim Sang Sik is the ineffectiveness in finishing ability.

This forces experts to question: Is it possible that the players' organizational ability and tactical thinking have not met the strict requirements of coach Kim Sang Sik?

Or on the contrary, is the philosophy that the Korean strategist applies not suitable for the qualities of Vietnamese players? But whatever the reason, the continuous missed opportunities make it difficult for everyone to feel secure.

U22 Vietnam needs a clearer identity

There is no denying that coach Kim Sang Sik has helped Vietnamese football maintain its position and good achievements. But football is not just about the numbers on the scoreboard but also the emotions and beliefs that the style of play brings. In this aspect, fans have the right to be dissatisfied.

Demanding that U22 Vietnam change is not a form of "double standards" - that is, wanting to win and also wanting to win beautifully. Fans just need a clearer playing style, with more specific intentions, like the period of Coach Park Hang Seo.

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But the gameplay still hasn't really satisfied fans.

At that time, whether playing defensive counter-attack or imposing, the team under Mr. Park Hang Seo more or less showed a distinct identity. But now, U22 Vietnam is winning in a rather difficult and directionless way.

This expectation is completely legitimate and well-founded. U22 Vietnam has had a whole year to prepare, and has received significant investment from the VFF with a series of training trips and high-quality friendly tournaments. With such investment, it is difficult to accept that the team is still "not playing well, not confident".

It's time for U22 Vietnam to be different, to prove their true abilities and win the SEA Games 33 gold medal in an absolutely worthy manner instead of hiding behind the hard-won victories and the element of luck that has been seen.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/u22-viet-nam-can-su-khac-biet-khong-the-cho-vao-van-may-2468366.html