After the first match in the third qualifying round of the Asian Cup 2027, Vietnam temporarily led Group F when the same score as Malaysia but more than the secondary difference. On the occasion of FIFA Days in June, the teachers and students of Sang -Sik coach only had 1 match, but it was also an important match that greatly impacted the race to win tickets to the final round - as a guest before the Malaysian team.
The match is scheduled for June 10, meaning that Mr. Kim Sang-sik has more than 2 months to prepare, in which, the personnel plan for the attack is of great interest. Looking back at FIFA Days in March, it is not forgotten that, although the team scored 7 goals against the 2nd team Cambodia (2-1) and Laos (5-0) but no striker scored. Is Tien Linh's return to Binh Duong Club and scoring a positive signal?
Yes, but not too optimistic, because before the last national team meeting, the 2024 Vietnam Golden Ball also scored quite well at the club. Therefore, there are some things to remind and warn the Korean coach. One is that Xuan Son will still miss FIFA Days in June, even September and October. Second, in addition to Tien Linh, the strikers recently called up by Kim Sang-sik - Tuan Hai, Thanh Binh, also have poor performance. Third, Vi Hao was seriously injured and had to take a break for about 9 months. And four is that the club season still has 2 months left.
Here, the bad pitch has been more clearly seen about the risk of injury - the latest is the center -back Ly Duc of Hoang Anh Gia Lai in the match at My Dinh Stadium at the National Cup. Who can guarantee no pillar of the team will continue to fill in the list of injuries in the most fierce period of the season?
Therefore, the 48-year-old coach may have to expand the scope of searching, testing and giving opportunities to factors from other clubs, from the First Division - including Cong Phuong, or even convince Van Quyet to return to support in the short term. Otherwise, it is possible to repeat the path Mr. Park Hang-seo has taken, when narrowing the options leading to passiveness in unexpected situations.
