Coach Kim Sang-sik has enough troops, the Vietnamese team must defeat Cambodia and Laos

Thanh Chung to play alongside Tien Linh at AFF Cup 2024

Vietnam team full squad

Today, center-back Nguyen Thanh Chung officially presented himself to the Vietnamese team. Before that, the hero of the 2024 AFF Cup proactively asked for permission and was given the green light by coach Kim Sang-sik to join the training late to take care of his sick child.

It is known that at this time, when the health of baby Leo (the nickname of Thanh Chung's son - PV) has stabilized. The player who has just committed to stay with Hanoi FC until 2030 can fully focus on the Vietnam team for the 2 upcoming matches at FIFA Days this March.

The appearance of Thanh Chung has also officially finalized the number of Vietnamese national team members this time. The case of Nguyen Filip's absence due to family reasons has also been approved by Mr. Kim, and replaced by young goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien from the Vietnam U.22 team.

Tien Linh volleys at AFF Cup 2024

Another case of great interest is Tien Linh, who also has a clearer vision, as striker number 22 will not need an MRI scan. It is expected that he will rest for a few days to recover from the pain (diagnosed with soft tissue contusion) before practicing with the team again.

Confidence is high.

At this point, whether Tien Linh can be 100% ready for the match against Cambodia is still a question mark. However, coach Kim Sang-sik's decision to keep the same lineup shows his confidence in his players.

Coach Kim Sang-sik advises Doan Ngoc Tan at AFF Cup 2024

In case Tien Linh needs more rest (in fact, he is showing signs of overload with a total of 50 matches from 2024 until now), the Vietnamese team still has excellent strikers such as Tuan Hai, Vi Hao, Thanh Binh besides Quang Hai, Van Khang, Hai Long, Ngoc Quang who can play well in the role of winger.

Even the friendly match with the Cambodian team could very well be an opportunity for Mr. Kim to test the newly summoned new recruits such as central defender Ly Duc and midfielder Minh Khoa, or check the progress of Bao Toan, Viet Hung, Thai Son...

Among them, the possibility of Ly Duc, a young HAGL center back who is still old enough to play in the 33rd SEA Games at the end of the year in Thailand, is very noteworthy, while right center back Xuan Manh is absent due to injury.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hlv-kim-sang-sik-da-co-du-quan-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-phai-danh-bai-campuchia-va-lao-185250312131850462.htm