Today (December 9), the Vietnamese team officially begins its journey to conquer the Southeast Asian gold cup with a trip to Laos. Coach Kim Sang-sik, in his first participation in the 2024 AFF Cup, will have to choose a squad that ensures many factors. The Vietnamese team needs a big win but cannot reveal their cards.
In goal, Nguyen Filip is still the first choice of the Korean coach. This is an opportunity for the goalkeeper born in 1992 to "relieve himself" when he has not won any match in 9 times playing as a starter for the Vietnamese team.
In front of Nguyen Filip, the three central defenders of the Vietnamese national team have quickly taken shape after the training trip in Korea. The left central defender position is Bui Tien Dung; Do Duy Manh, as captain, can play in the center of the defense. On the right is the appearance of Bui Hoang Viet Anh if he passes the medical test.
The left wing is where coach Kim Sang-sik has many worries. Van Vi, in his first AFF Cup appearance, may sit on the bench. Van Thanh will play left back, and Ho Tan Tai will play on the opposite wing.
The midfield witnessed many choices and combinations of personnel from the Korean coach. Doan Ngoc Tan showed his ability to adapt very quickly to new tactics, very strong in one-on-one disputes and ball recovery. It is likely that the midfielder of Thanh Hoa team will start and next to him will be a player who is more inclined to attack like Hoang Duc.
In dire need of a goal against Laos, Vietnam can play with 3 strikers. Pham Tuan Hai will be chosen as the left striker. Bui Vi Hao, with his explosive energy, will be tested on the right. The main striker is Nguyen Tien Linh.
The only goal of the Vietnamese team in the match against Laos is to win, even win with the biggest difference to create an advantage in the secondary index.
Expected lineup of Vietnam team: Nguyen Filip, Bui Tien Dung, Do Duy Manh, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Vu Van Thanh, Ho Tan Tai, Doan Ngoc Tan, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Pham Tuan Hai, Nguyen Tien Linh, Bui Vi Hao.
