Expected lineup Vietnam vs Indonesia: Van Toan returns?

The nature of the match against Indonesia will be very different from the match against Japan. Coach Philippe Troussier and his team can calculate to play offensively in this match, aiming for victory. Therefore, the French coach can make some adjustments in personnel.

In the match against Japan, Mr. Troussier did not put any strikers on the reserve list. Both Nguyen Van Toan and Nguyen Van Tung were not registered. However, when playing against Indonesia, the Vietnamese team needs full "firepower" and it would not be surprising if these two players were used, even starting.

In the goalkeeper position, Nguyen Filip is definitely the optimal choice. The goalkeeper born in 1992 had 4 other excellent saves to stop the Japanese players' strikers. Conceding 4 goals, Nguyen Filip's debut cannot be said to be bad.

Ahead of him will be the central defender trio Phan Tuan Tai, Bui Hoang Viet Anh and Nguyen Thanh Binh. They made more than 200 passes - accounting for nearly half of the total passes of the Vietnamese team on the opening day.

Thanh Binh needs to improve his concentration and make more decisive decisions. He still makes many mistakes and is not comfortable with the ball at his feet. If Duy Manh is fit enough to play, Thanh Binh will lose his position.

The right flank could see a change as Van Thanh will replace Xuan Manh - who did not play well in the match against Japan on the defensive front. Against Indonesia, more attacking situations are needed, Van Thanh is the choice that brings many options to attack. On the opposite flank, Vo Minh Trong will still be trusted after what he has shown.

In the midfield, when there is no need to focus all his energy on defense, Coach Troussier can return to his favorite midfield pair of Nguyen Thai Son and Nguyen Tuan Anh. Mr. Troussier was careful when letting Tuan Anh rest right after the first half in the match against Japan. He will have enough physical strength to "plow through" against Indonesia.

On the attack, Tuan Hai is still the most important striker. Dinh Bac has a slight injury but will play as a left forward. Nguyen Van Toan with his speed and penetrating ability will be a good choice on the right flank.

The match between Vietnam and Indonesia will take place at 9:30 p.m. on January 19.

Predicted lineup Vietnam vs Indonesia

Nguyen Filip - Nguyen Thanh Binh, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Phan Tuan Tai - Vu Van Thanh, Nguyen Thai Son, Nguyen Tuan Anh, Vo Minh Trong - Nguyen Van Toan, Pham Tuan Hai, Nguyen Dinh Bac.

Mai Phuong

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