The friendly match between the Vietnamese national team and Bangladesh on the evening of March 26 is considered an important personnel test, in the context that the coaching staff has not yet made a final choice for the official squad.
In the goalkeeper position, Tran Trung Kien has a certain advantage thanks to his stable form in recent times, while the two overseas Vietnamese goalkeepers have not yet created a clear difference under coach Kim Sang-sik. With the nature of a friendly match, the goalkeeper born in 2003 may be given the opportunity to stand in the goal of his team.
The defense is likely to operate according to a 3-center-back formation. The return of Doan Van Hau and Tran Dinh Trong helps Mr. Kim increase his choices, but the playing status of both still needs to be verified. Next to the duo of Hanoi Police Club will be Duy Manh - a seasoned center-back.
On both wings, the role of full-back requires continuous attack and defense capabilities. This is an area where the coaching staff tends to experiment with many different options, instead of fixed personnel. Among them, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh and Truong Tien Anh have an advantage over their teammates.
The midfield is considered the most stable area when Le Pham Thanh Long and Nguyen Hoang Duc are two outstanding options. Thanh Long takes on the role of regulating the tempo with his passing ability, while Hoang Duc creates breakthroughs thanks to his skills in handling and finishing from afar.
Above, the attack is the place that attracts a lot of attention. Nguyen Xuan Son and Do Hoang Hen are both in coach Kim Sang-sik's plan to use.
Nguyen Quang Hai are potential choices for the attacking midfielder role. Other options such as Nguyen Hai Long, Pham Tuan Hai or young players have not shown enough basis to take a starting spot.
In general, the expected lineup of the Vietnamese team in this match is still highly experimental.
Expected lineup for Vietnam: Goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien, Do Duy Manh, Tran Dinh Trong, Doan Van Hau, Truong Tien Anh, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh, Le Pham Thanh Long, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Xuan Son, Do Hoang Hen.
