Both head coaches Van Sy Son (Quang Nam) and Velizar Popov (Thanh Hoa) were suspended from their duties in this match. In particular, coach Van Sy Son was not allowed to be on duty in the next match of Quang Nam due to disciplinary action for his reactions to the referee in the match against Hanoi Police on February 15.
Meanwhile, coach Velizar Popov was not allowed to do a single match due to receiving a red card in the match at Thong Nhat Stadium on February 14 when Thanh Hoa visited Ho Chi Minh City.
This will be a big loss for both teams. Both coaches Van Sy Son and Popov are considered to be " strategists" with personality in the V.League, enthusiastic, capable of inspiring and promoting the fighting spirit of the players.
However, even though they do not appear in the team's coaching cabin and dressing room, both coaches can still direct from the stands through their replacements.
Currently, Thanh Hoa is ranked 2nd on the V.League 2024-2025 rankings with 23 points, only 1 point behind Nam Dinh but has played one match less. Meanwhile, Quang Nam is currently in 11th place with 12 points, only 4 points above the bottom team and is facing many challenges in the relegation battle.
