Unfortunate scandal
When Song Lam Nghe An announced that Le Cong Vinh had joined the team's coaching staff, fans were somewhat happy. Amid the dark picture that has lasted for the past two years, a famous figure like Cong Vinh has brought great attraction. Coach Pham Anh Tuan resigned, giving way to Phan Nhu Thuat. This former midfielder needs collaborators like Cong Vinh and Van Quyen.
But less than half a day later, Le Cong Vinh denied everything. He said that there had only been initial discussions and that he had not officially accepted the offer from his hometown team. After discussing with his family, the former striker born in 1985 had to decline the opportunity to work as a coach in the V.League.
According to Lao Dong’s investigation, the story has not yet come to an end as of the evening of November 11. Song Lam Nghe An was ready to “create conditions” by giving Cong Vinh a clear title, worthy of the stature that this player thought of. But then, an unofficial announcement from Song Lam Nghe An’s media department to the press agency ruined everything.
Both Song Lam Nghe An and Cong Vinh find it difficult to find a common voice when arguing in the press and negative information is rampant on social networks. There has been no official announcement confirming that Cong Vinh and Song Lam Nghe An cannot continue negotiations, but this prospect needs to be considered.
What does Song Lam Nghe An need Cong Vinh to do?
Without Cong Vinh, Song Lam Nghe An must continue its journey with coach Phan Nhu Thuat and assistants as announced. Cong Vinh is an attractive name, but not necessarily what the Nghe An team needs to overcome the crisis.
We need to recognize the difficulties of Song Lam Nghe An this season. Michael Olaha played well but could not "carry" the team. Foreign players Zacharo and Kuku played at an average level. Most of the domestic players are still very young, lack experience, and are not excellent even at the youth level.
With such a force, it would be strange for Song Lam Nghe An to compete successfully, failure would be normal. And also because of the challenges in the rest of the season, few good coaches want to risk their reputation to take the job at Vinh Stadium. Phan Nhu Thuat dared to "jump into the fire" which is admirable.
