Holding my breath again because of Manh's "harshness"
The foul on Bounphachan Bounkong that caused the Vietnamese team to concede a penalty and concede a goal in the last minute against Laos (match on the evening of December 9) was the third time in the national team's jersey that Duy Manh was the cause of the home team being awarded a penalty.
Duy Manh needs to control his tackles better.
In the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the 1996-born center back once caused the Vietnamese team to be penalized against Saudi Arabia and Oman (in this match, Duy Manh's arm swinging straight into the opponent's striker's face was criticized).
However, the foul on Bounkong in the 89th minute of the match against Laos at the AFF Cup 2024 did not come from Duy Manh's mistake. He simply competed with his opponent, whoever was quicker would win.
In a situation where the ball was hovering at the edge of the penalty area of the Vietnamese team, the 28-year-old central defender rushed out and kicked the sole of his boot straight into the opponent's ankle. Duy Manh's intention was to swing his leg to cut the ball. However, because the Lao player's pass sent the ball spinning out, Duy Manh misjudged the landing point. The Vietnamese team captain kicked with all his strength straight into the opponent's leg, very close to the ankle. Duy Manh was lucky to avoid a penalty card when VAR determined that it was purely a play for the ball, but it was a warning to the player playing for the Hanoi Club.
In a match where Vietnam was leading 4-0 and Laos could not create pressure, Duy Manh still had a risky collision. If the opponent was more "weird", actively putting his foot forward to touch the ball, the captain of the Vietnam team could have received a red card. The Laos team does not have such players, but Indonesia or Myanmar do.
The downside of "harsh" football
Duy Manh's professional level has been recognized after 8 years wearing the Vietnamese national team jersey. He has the ability to compete well, mark people closely, persistently sweep and stick to opponents. The peak of the Vietnamese national team under coach Park Hang-seo was associated with the duo Duy Manh and Dinh Trong, in which Duy Manh competed, while Dinh Trong dropped deep to read the situation and cover. Every team needs a brave and dedicated player like Duy Manh.
However, the downside of this style of play is the risk of fouls. Against more cunning and clever opponents, even the smallest mistake in a dispute can be exploited. When VAR has "visited" the AFF Cup, don't hope to fool the referee in any play.
The central defenders must be very careful with each pass and consider carefully when deciding to swing their legs to tackle the ball. Good judgment of the situation to gain the advantage, and to be able to make less risky moves will be the top priority for the central defenders of the Vietnamese team . Tackling the ball is only the last resort, when the defenders have run out of options. With the captain's armband in hand, Duy Manh must be clearly aware of that. The 28-year-old central defender not only represents the flag and the shirt, but also has to call out and motivate the players' spirit. The defense cannot be stable if the captain does not have a "cool" head.
In the match against Indonesia on December 15, Duy Manh will face Rafael Struick, Marselino Ferdinan or Asnawi Mangkualam, all of whom are quick and skillful attackers. Duy Manh needs to be calm and steady, like the way he played the entire 2023-2024 season without receiving any yellow cards.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/do-duy-manh-phai-biet-lanh-hon-185241210211413161.htm
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