The Vietnamese team will meet Timor Leste at 8:30 PM on July 24th at Chonburi Stadium (Thailand). The goal of coach Kim Sang-sik's team is not only 3 points but also to create an advantage in goal difference against direct competitors.
In the goalkeeper position, Le Giang Patrik is considered the number one choice. This goalkeeper has shown stable form in recent times and is dominating compared to his teammates in the race for a starting spot. He had an impressive debut in the friendly match with Myanmar, keeping a clean sheet and some classy handling situations.
The defense has a significant change when Duy Manh and Tien Dung are absent due to injury, while Cao Pendant Quang Vinh is not participating in the tournament because he is busy with the club playing in the Asian Cup.
Despite lacking some important factors, Mr. Kim Sang-sik still has many replacement options such as being able to ensure certainty against Timor Leste. The central defender trio may be Nguyen Nhat Minh (left), Nguyen Thanh Chung (center) and Pham Xuan Manh (right).
Meanwhile, blocking the touchline are two defenders Doan Van Hau on the left wing and Truong Tien Anh on the opposite side.
The midfield continues to place faith in experienced faces such as Nguyen Hoang Duc and Nguyen Quang Hai. This duo plays a role in regulating the playing style, creating a connection between the midfield and the spearheads above.
The most notable point lies in the attack. The trio of naturalized players Nguyen Xuan Son, Do Hoang Hen and Nguyen Tai Loc are likely to continue to be given a starting spot after their impressive performance in the 4-0 victory over Myanmar.
They showed good coordination, speed and efficiency in finishing phases, becoming the most anticipated attacking option of the Vietnamese team at the present time.
With a force considered superior in all three lines, the Vietnamese team can completely win all 3 points if they maintain the playing style and form like in recent friendly matches.
Expected squad to recruit Vietnam: Patrik Le Giang, Van Hau, Nhat Minh, Thanh Chung, Xuan Manh, Tien Anh, Hoang Duc, Quang Hai, Xuan Son, Hoang Hen, Tai Loc.
