At 8:00 p.m. today (December 29), the Vietnamese team will face Singapore in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 semi-final, taking place at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho.
Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team are holding a big advantage after a 2-0 victory over their opponents in the first leg. Therefore, the Vietnamese team brought home another favorable result to be able to participate in the final.
In a press conference before the second leg of the semi-final, coach Kim Sang-sik said that there would be certain adjustments in playing style and personnel to help the Vietnamese team become stronger in the first half, aiming to score early. Therefore, it is likely that the Korean coach will make changes in the starting lineup of his team.
Accordingly, Nguyen Xuan Son is still an important striker. The attacks of the Vietnamese team will become easier thanks to the striker's unique ball handling skills. In some situations, Xuan Son can fight independently and disturb the opponent's defense.
Hai Long will most likely return after reaching his best physical condition. He will play as a winger alongside Nguyen Quang Hai, replacing the duo Bui Vi Hao and Nguyen Thanh Binh who did not have a good performance in the first leg 3 days ago.
In the midfield, Doan Ngoc Tan is expected to pair up with Nguyen Hoang Duc to ensure stability and distribute cards to teammates.
Below, the familiar trio of central defenders are Bui Tien Dung, Nguyen Thanh Chung and Do Duy Manh. Accordingly, Thanh Chung's card in the group stage was cleared so he can still play the second leg at home.
Meanwhile, it is not impossible that Vu Van Thanh and Nguyen Van Vi will take on the responsibility of the two flanks of the Vietnamese team, replacing the defender pair Tien Anh and Xuan Manh.
Notably, goalkeeper Nguyen Dinh Trieu is likely to continue to be the main player in the Vietnam national team. His excellent performance in the first leg may force teammate Nguyen Filip to sit on the bench once again.
Expected lineup of Vietnam team: Nguyen Dinh Trieu, Vu Van Thanh, Do Duy Manh, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Bui Tien Dung, Nguyen Van Vi, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Doan Ngoc Tan, Nguyen Hai Long, Dinh Thanh Binh, Nguyen Xuan Son.
