According to the match schedule, the Vietnamese team will face the Thai team, within the framework of the 2024 Triumvirate international friendly tournament.
This is considered a quality test for coach Kim Sang-sik and his team, before aiming for higher goals at the ASEAN Cup (formerly the AFF Cup) later this year.
At the pre-match press conference (September 9), Mr. Kim Sang-sik emphasized that this is not just a friendly match and the Vietnamese team is determined to win against Thailand. Therefore, it is likely that the Korean coach will use the best squad, including many quality pillars.
Goalkeeper Nguyen Filip is likely to guard the Vietnamese team's goal. Previously, Van Lam was given the opportunity to play in the match against Russia, so Filip will be given the opportunity to play in this match.
The three central defenders chosen could be Nguyen Thanh Chung playing on the left, Nguyen Thanh Binh on the right and Que Ngoc Hai in the center.
These are the best players at the moment, especially Thanh Chung when he marked his return with a good performance against Russia a few days ago, including 2 saves right on the goal line for his team.
Meanwhile, at the right-back position, Pham Xuan Manh is considered the optimal choice. On the other side on the left flank, Phan Tuan Tai is likely to be given a chance. These two factors are both in stable form and suitable for Mr. Kim Sang-sik's playing style.
In midfield, the duo Do Hung Dung and Nguyen Hoang Duc will take on the role of distributing the ball, attracting the opponent's defense to stretch the formation, creating space for the strikers to move up.
In addition, the striker pair Pham Tuan Hai and Nguyen Tien Linh could play the highest up front. An early goal will help the Vietnamese team take the initiative and play more excitedly.
The match between Vietnam and Thailand will take place at 8:00 p.m. today (September 10) at My Dinh Stadium.
