The Vietnam team will enter the match against Saudi Arabia in the first match of the 3rd qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia. Facing an opponent who is considered a candidate for a ticket to Qatar next year, coach Park Hang-seo and his team will certainly face many difficulties.
Before this match, the Saudi Arabian press predicted the lineup that coach Herve Renard could use in the next match. According to Kooora, players such as defender Abdulelah Al-Amri, midfielder Abdul-Ilah Al- maliki and attacking player Salem Al-Dawsari will start in the match against Vietnam.
Salem Al-Dawsari will return after his suspension and he will replace Abdulrahman Ghareeb, who started in Saudi Arabia's 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in the second qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup.
Defender Abdulelah Al-Amri is expected to replace Hassan Tambakti, an injured player. Meanwhile, Abdul-Ilah Al-Maliki will replace Ali Al- hassan after his suspension expired.
The starting lineup of the Saudi Arabia team in the match against Vietnam will include goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais. The four defenders competing in front of the goal will be Abdullah Madu, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Sultan Al-Ghanam and Yasser Al- Shahrani.
Saudi Arabia's midfield will include the names Abdullah Otayf, Salman Al-Faraj, Abdul-Ilah Al-Maliki, Fahad Al-Muwallad and Salem Al-Dawsari.
Salman Al-Faraj is a dangerous factor. He scored a double against Uzbekistan in the second qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup. Meanwhile, despite being in his 30s, Al-Dawsari is still a nightmare for every defense thanks to his speed and skillful technique. He is the only Saudi Arabian player to score in the World Cup, Olympics, Asian Cup, AFC Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup.
Striker Saleh Al-Shehri is the highest striker in the Saudi Arabian attack. This is the name that the Vietnamese team needs to be wary of. In the second qualifying round, he scored a double against Palestine.
The match between the Vietnamese team and Saudi Arabia will take place at 1:00 a.m. on September 3 (Vietnam time) at King Saud University Stadium.
