Vietnam vs Laos starting lineup: Who will replace Xuan Son?

The opening match of Group F of the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup between Vietnam and Laos will take place at 7:30 p.m. on March 25 at Binh Duong Stadium.

Tien Linh and Quang Hai are the pillars of the Vietnam team.

This is the match where the Vietnamese team aims to get 3 points to gain an advantage in the race for a ticket to the next round, so coach Kim Sang-sik will probably field his strongest squad.

In goal, Dinh Trieu is almost certain to be the main goalkeeper because he is currently the number 1 goalkeeper of the Vietnam team.

Guarding the goal will likely be the trio of central defenders Tien Dung, Thanh Chung and Duy Manh.

Meanwhile, Van Vi and Van Thanh will probably be pushed up to play in midfield to support Hoang Duc and Doan Ngoc Tan. When necessary, these two full-backs can also retreat to participate in defense.

On the attack line, Quang Hai is likely to be pushed to the wing to pair with Hai Long.

If there are no surprises, Tien Linh will be the highest player in the attack. In the pre-match press conference, coach Kim Sang-sik also said that he would let the Hai Duong star replace Nguyen Xuan Son.

In the opposite direction, Laos will certainly also field their strongest lineup in the hope of surprising the Vietnamese team.

In goal, goalkeeper Souvanhnasok is currently Ha Hyeok Jun's best choice.

Laos' back four in this match could be a combination of Sinsavang, Siphongphan, Hanthavong and Somsanid.

Meanwhile, Khouthoumphone, Thongkhamsavath and Panyavong will likely play in the midfield area.

On the attack line, Xaypanya, Leuanthala and Phanthavong are probably the ones given the starting position by coach Ha Hyeok Jun.

Expected lineup

Vietnam (3-4-3): Dinh Trieu, Tien Dung, Thanh Chung, Duy Manh; Van Vi, Hoang Duc, Doan Ngoc Tan, Van Thanh; Quang Hai, Tien Linh, Hai Long

Laos (4-3-3): Souvanhnasok; Sinsavang, Siphongphan, Hanthavong, Somsanid; Khouthoumphone, Thongkhamsavath, Panyavong; Xaypanya, Leuanthala, Phanthavong.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/doi-hinh-ra-san-viet-nam-vs-lao-lo-cai-ten-thay-vi-tri-cua-xuan-son-19225032511150067.htm