The Vietnam team will enter the 3rd qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup with a match against Laos in the opening match. Against a lower-rated opponent, the goal of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team is a big win with a convincing performance.
However, at this time, the Vietnam team is facing many problems with personnel and playing style, especially with the absence of striker Nguyen Xuan Son in the attack. Therefore, the Korean coach needs to calculate reasonably to get the most optimal squad.
At this time, goalkeeper Dinh Trieu is still the goalkeeper who has received great trust from coach Kim Sang-sik. His experience and stable performance will ensure the Vietnamese team's goal against a not-so-strange attack from opponent Laos.
Meanwhile, the three most experienced and qualified central defenders of the Vietnamese team at the moment are Bui Tien Dung (left), Nguyen Thanh Chung (middle) and Do Duy Manh (right). They created a solid defense and contributed to helping the "Golden Star Warriors" win the 2024 ASEAN Cup championship.
On the two-sided corridor, coach Kim Sang-sik once experimented with using Trieu Viet Hung in the friendly match against Cambodia but did not bring the expected results.
Therefore, at this time, the most likely option for the left-back position is Nguyen Van Vi and the correct backpacker is Vu Van Thanh.
Meanwhile, the central midfield position continues to be the appearance of Doan Ngoc Tan and Nguyen Hoang Duc. This duo has been connected through many matches, along with sweeping and skillful skills.
Up front, in case Tien Linh is still not physically fit, striker Pham Tuan Hai will play as a center forward. Next to him will be Nguyen Hai Long in the left striker position and Quang Hai on the right wing.
Above all, the Vietnamese team needs to take advantage of opportunities and put the ball into the opponent's penalty area more by creating pressure in coordination situations.
The match between Vietnam and Laos will take place at 7:30 p.m. on March 25 at Binh Duong Stadium.
