A look at the surprise factor of coach Kim Sang-sik

Truong Tien Anh had 1 assist in the win against Ulsan Citizen

Vietnam team opens opportunity for Truong Tien Anh

In the first friendly match of the Vietnam national team in Korea against Ulsan Citizen Club, Coach Kim Sang-sik put Truong Tien Anh on the field in the first half, witnessing the player of The Cong Viettel Club cross from the right wing for Viet Anh to head the ball, helping Tien Linh score the opening goal.

Truong Tien Anh is not a strange name, he was once a notable "seed" in the youth teams, at the age of 17-18 he was given special attention by coach Hoang Anh Tuan, before injury forced him to miss the 2017 U.20 World Cup in Korea.

Truong Tien Anh's strongest points are his speed and physical foundation, which help him create powerful runs and easily defeat opponents when there is space, such as in quick counterattacks.

Truong Tien Anh in the match against Japan at the 2023 Asian Cup

Truong Tien Anh once caught the eye of coach Philippe Troussier, was persistently given opportunities by the French coach, and entered the field in the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup against Japan.

However, the French coach later limited the use of the player from Viettel The Cong Club, as he seemed to want to wait for him to achieve more stability in important matches.

Coach Kim Sang-sik's new catalyst

This season, Truong Tien Anh has made strong progress, with 1 goal and 3 assists for Viettel The Cong Club. He has increasingly demonstrated his strengths under the guidance of Coach Nguyen Duc Thang.

This seems to have opened up opportunities for Truong Tien Anh under coach Kim Sang-sik, as he has been continuously tested in the right-back role in recent training sessions, playing and assisting in the match against Ulsan Citizen.

Wei Hao is one of Mr. Kim's notable new factors.

That was a good start for the player born in 1999, helping to heat up the competition for the right wing position in the Vietnam national team, with other quality candidates such as Xuan Manh, Van Thanh, and Tan Tai.

The outcome will depend on each player's performance, ability to adapt and seize opportunities in the new playing style. But clearly, Truong Tien Anh's case is vividly showing the aspirations of coach Kim Sang-sik.

Tien Anh on the right wing, like Doan Ngoc Tan, Chau Ngoc Quang, Hai Long in midfield, or Vi Hao in attack, is the catalyst that Mr. Kim cherishes to renew the Vietnamese team, for the upcoming journey to conquer the AFF Cup 2024.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/doi-tuyen-viet-nam-nhin-tu-nhan-to-bat-ngo-cua-hlv-kim-sang-sik-185241128131045672.htm