Trung Wei Tien Dung Ngoc Hai Duy Manh: Dinh Trongs unfortunate absence from the ASIAN Cup this time is a big loss for the defense of the Vietnamese team. NHM is waiting for Mr. Park's calculation and change to create solidity in front of Dang Van Lam's goal. Writer Arvlnd Srlram predicted that the Korean coach would let Ngoc Hai go to the center of the defense, taking Tien Dung to the left, with Duy Manh still on the right. This change is reasonable in the current situation of the national team.
Central midfielder Hung Dung - Huy Hung: Facing a big and physically strong opponent like Iraq, choosing a midfielder pair with the ability to compete, recover the ball and have extensive playing experience like Hung Dung and Huy Hung is a reasonable choice.
left winger Doan Van Hau: The left wing position of the "youngest" team is almost invincible, especially in the context of our opponents being big players. With his height and speed, Doan Van Hau will be an important card for Mr. Park in the opening match.
Right winger Nguyen Trong Hoang: The timely return from injury in the opening match makes coach Park Hang Seo somewhat confident about the right wing position. Trong Hoang's return brought security with his diligence, ruthlessness, strength, and ability to compete. This is very necessary for the team, especially when facing an opponent from a famous strong West Asia.
left striker Phan Van Duc: Coming from a ticket stolen in the U23 Asian Cup finals, the Nghe An player has now become a favorite student of the Korean coach. With a "dead rock" style, tireless, flexible movements, and limited ball handling, the SLNA striker will be the spearhead of the team's attack. In addition, Phan Van Duc also has a fate with Iraq's net when he was the equalizer in the confrontation with U23 Iraq in January last year.
Right striker Nguyen Quang Hai: The irreplaceable position of the 2018 Vietnam Golden Ball winner is undeniable. The Vietnamese team is living on the inspiration of the English player. In addition to dribbling and passing creatively, Quang Hai is also expected to play with a set piece.
Center forward Nguyen Cong Phuong: Not Tien Linh or Duc Chinh, the writer of Fox Sports Asia chose Cong Phuong to top the 3rd nail tree of the Vietnam National Team. Perhaps, Sriram believes that the speed and transformation of HAGL players' dribbling will cause many difficulties for Iraq's tall but somewhat slow central defenders.
