There are certain concerns about the personnel of the Vietnam national team , but certainly not in the goalkeeper position. Except for goalkeeper Trinh Xuan Hoang who has no experience in international competition, Nguyen Van Viet who has been called up to the national team, the main competition will be between Dang Van Lam and Nguyen Filip.
They have similarities in both form and level at this time. In particular, Nguyen Filip with the ability to rotate the ball from home field may be given priority over his teammates.
The defense witnessed many regrettable absences such as Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Bui Tien Dung and Do Duy Manh. Coach Kim Sang-sik is not necessarily lacking players, but arranging a new trio of central defenders is not as easy as many people think.
Having called Thanh Chung back, the Korean coach certainly wants to use and observe this player. He is completely worthy of being trusted in the left-sided center-back position.
Meanwhile, Que Ngoc Hai, when fit enough, will be a reliable choice in the center of the Vietnamese team's defense. This player is a true leader with composure and good passing skills.
In addition, Nguyen Duc Chien could be the optimal option for the right center-back position compared to Nguyen Thanh Binh.
In this training session, the Vietnamese team only has two left-backs, Phan Tuan Tai and Nguyen Phong Hong Duy. However, the Nam Dinh FC players still seem unable to return to their best form.
Phan Tuan Tai can start and Hong Duy has to wait to prove his ability. On the opposite wing, Pham Xuan Manh is the most stable player when compared to Vu Van Thanh or Ho Tan Tai.
If the 3-4-3 formation is chosen, the midfield personnel of the Vietnamese team will be very different. The most suitable midfielder pair is likely to be Nguyen Hoang Duc and Do Hung Dung.
Quang Hai will be pushed up to play as a right winger. On the left wing, Pham Tuan Hai will become a quality striker, while Tien Linh will play the role of target man.
According to the schedule of the 2024 Triumvirate International Friendly Tournament, the Vietnamese team will meet the Russian team on September 5 and Thailand on September 10.
