Ready to conquer the ASEAN Cup throne On the evening of December 9, the Vietnamese team officially entered the highly anticipated journey at the ASEAN Cup. After 2 missed appointments with the championship (AFF Cup), the "Golden Star Warriors" are eager to step up to the throne of the region's number 1 football tournament. Before the ASEAN Cup, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team left behind concerns with poor performances and results in friendly matches in September and October. However, confidence and optimism returned to the Vietnamese team after 3 consecutive wins during the training trip in Korea. Compared to the main opponents in the ASEAN Cup championship race, the Vietnamese team, although missing some familiar faces such as Dang Van Lam, Que Ngoc Hai, Hung Dung, Cong Phuong, ..., still basically has the best force.

Vietnam team ready for the opening match. Photo: Hai Hoang

Looking at Thailand, a series of stars are missing, while Indonesia only sent the U22 team to participate in the regional tournament, opening up the opportunity for the Vietnamese team to win the championship. But the important thing is that coach Kim Sang Sik and his team must do their job well instead of worrying about how strong or weak the opponent is. The problems that the team encounters in terms of defense organization, transition, attack plans, physical strength and fighting spirit, need to be shown in the best way when entering the tournament. An advantage for coach Kim Sang Sik and his team is that they will face an "easy" opponent in the opening match. Although Laos just had a surprising 1-1 draw with Thailand and has home field advantage, they have not been able to cause much trouble for the Vietnamese team. If they play at their best, coach Kim Sang Sik's team can completely win, even a big win. Coach Kim Sang Sik shows his talent Although he has led the Vietnamese team since May, it was not until the ASEAN Cup that coach Kim Sang Sik felt the pressure. The results of the team's upcoming tournament will prove the ability and affinity of the Korean strategist with Vietnamese football. The VFF assigned the target to coach Kim Sang Sik and his team to reach the final, but only the championship can satisfy the fans, in the context that the Vietnamese team is at rock bottom and has lost much confidence. Of course, the journey to the throne is very difficult and challenging, and only concentration and careful calculation for each match can help the Vietnamese team gradually achieve its goal. In the match against Laos, the Vietnamese team must of course win, but the way the "Golden Star Warriors" play is what the fans are interested in.

Vietnam team determined to win against Laos. Photo: SN

Coach Kim Sang Sik is likely to still arrange the starting lineup with a framework of many important pillars, but is also ready to use new and young factors to prepare for the upcoming decisive match with Indonesia. In the goalkeeper position, Nguyen Filip is sure to start. The three central defenders are Duy Manh, Thanh Chung and Bui Tien Dung. On the two wings, coach Kim Sang Sik is likely to use Xuan Manh (right) and Van Vi (left). These two players are both considered to be well-rounded in attack and defense. Against a not-so-strong Laos team, Mr. Kim prioritizes the attack front, so Hoang Duc and Quang Hai still need to play from the start, along with rookie Doan Ngoc Tan, two strikers Tien Linh and Vi Hao. In general, coach Kim Sang Sik has many options in terms of personnel even if Nguyen Xuan Son is not eligible to play. The Vietnamese team is aiming for a beautiful victory, scoring many goals, avoiding penalties and injuries before hosting Indonesia at home. Expected lineup of Vietnam team against Laos : Nguyen Filip, Duy Manh, Thanh Chung, Bui Tien Dung, Xuan Manh, Van Vi, Hoang Duc, Doan Ngoc Tan, Quang Hai, Vi Hao, Tien Linh

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