Korean newspaper points out big difference between coach Kim Sang Sik and Troussier

(Dan Tri) - The Korean version of Footboom has pointed out the biggest difference between coach Kim Sang Sik and Troussier.

Coach Kim Sang Sik is facing an extremely difficult task when setting the goal of helping the Vietnamese team win tickets to attend the 2027 Asian Cup and further, the 2030 World Cup.

Coach Kim Sang Sik faces a big challenge in the generational transition period of the Vietnam team (Photo: Minh Quan).

However, the Korean coach needs to handle the generational transition of the Vietnamese team well in order to move towards long-term goals. The Korean version of Footboom raised this issue through the article: "The future of Vietnamese football: Coach Kim Sang Sik's vision for long-term success".

In the article, the author emphasized: "The 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers are approaching. Coach Kim Sang Sik faces a big challenge when he has to balance young players and experienced players to maintain the team's competitiveness.

After winning the AFF Cup 2024, the Vietnamese team will focus on conquering new heights. First, they aim to win a ticket to the Asian Cup 2027. Restructuring the Vietnamese team is a strategic task for coach Kim Sang Sik. He can do this during the Vietnamese team's training sessions in 2025. Only then can Vietnamese football hope to achieve sustainable success.

Players like Duy Manh, Quang Hai, and Tien Linh are approaching the end of their peak. Therefore, integrating and promptly nurturing young talents is a very important task to help the Vietnamese team maintain its competitiveness in the international arena."

Footboom newspaper believes that coach Troussier was too hasty in creating a "blood change" in the Vietnamese team (Photo: Manh Quan).

Footboom also talked about the difference between coach Kim Sang Sik and coach Troussier: "Coach Troussier once carried out a similar squad reform aimed at long-term sustainability. But the way he approached and solved the problem was too extreme. That led to an unexpected opposite effect.

This is an important lesson for coach Kim Sang Sik, who is determined to systematically change the Vietnamese team. Coach Kim aims for balance. He retains experienced players while welcoming new stars such as Van Khang, Vi Hao, Hai Long. Discovering more promising players is still a difficult job."

In March, the Vietnamese team will have its first training session in 2025 to prepare for a friendly match with Cambodia on March 19 and a match against Laos in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers on March 25.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/bao-han-quoc-chi-ra-khac-biet-lon-giua-hlv-kim-sang-sik-va-troussier-20250304202310899.htm