Upgrading the Vietnam team, easy or difficult?

REJUVENATION REQUIREMENTS

The biggest success of the Vietnamese team at the AFF Cup 2024 is that the veterans all returned with a very high determination, strong desire and very stable performance. From Thanh Chung, Duy Manh or Tien Dung in defense to Van Thanh, Ngoc Quang, Tuan Hai supporting in the midfield area, all created a high level of confidence. Tien Linh shone before Xuan Son appeared. "Late bloomer" Doan Ngoc Tan made a very unique mark, Van Vi also made a great impression with his professional ability and high effort.

Without Xuan Son, the Vietnamese team will have to find a good solution in attack.

Coach Kim has also sent some young faces to the match to test themselves and gain experience. Among them, Vi Hao - Hai Long have somewhat proven their abilities with goals and efforts to contribute to the team's overall playing style. The remaining Van Khang - Thanh Binh - Tien Anh have not yet made stable progress and are not really certain. Of course, these factors will still play an important role in the next journey of the Vietnamese team, but the players themselves need to make stronger progress. Affirm their abilities in the V-League to continue to be given opportunities by coach Kim Sang-sik.

In the coming time, it is likely that the Vietnam team will continue to add young faces who have made remarkable progress in recent times. For example, the performances of Van Do, Dinh Bac (Hanoi Police team); Thai Son (Thanh Hoa team) at the Asean Club Championship will be the basis for the team's coaching staff to consider. The impressive performance of some players in the Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club shirt in the first division will also bring many suggestions for scouts.

The team's framework has been shaped with key players, now is the time to refresh, innovate and change with talented young players.

REFORM AND IMPROVE GAMEPLAY

Overall, the Vietnamese team's playing style at the AFF Cup 2024 is nothing new, it is still a style of play that focuses on pragmatism with a clear defensive - counter-attacking mindset. The important thing leading to success is that all the players are very familiar with the tactical requirements of this style of play, plus coach Kim has made reasonable additions such as Van Vi, Ngoc Tan, Xuan Son to complete the squad. The pillars that are trusted such as Hoang Duc - Xuan Son have shone brightly as expected.

The gameplay is not really good, not smooth, not attractive; but there is a stable operating system, the positions are assigned tasks clearly, easy to perform. This has helped the players feel comfortable in completing their personal tasks before being more confident in being creative and innovative.

But the Asian Cup is a different arena, with new opponents and especially our playing style, strengths and weaknesses have been partly studied by the opponents and they have found ways to neutralize them. Without innovation, without change, the team will likely be predictable and fail.

With not much time to prepare, Xuan Son not being able to participate is a difficult problem that coach Kim has to face. However, the appearance of the player currently playing for the Hanoi Police Club, Jason Quang Vinh (he is likely to be naturalized in March - the time when the national team gathers) and the quality matches of the V-League, hopefully will introduce more faces to the team.

Not resting on our laurels, continuing to train, renew and improve ourselves, the Vietnamese team will certainly continue to move forward in a sustainable manner.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hlv-kim-sang-sik-va-nhiem-vu-cap-bach-nang-cap-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-de-hay-kho-185250210223112297.htm