Quang Hai and Van Toan are expected to shine against Indonesia.

Báo Dân tríBáo Dân trí18/01/2024


Van Toan and Quang Hai are both important players of the Vietnamese team, however, both were not used by coach Philippe Troussier for a single minute in the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup against Japan on January 14.

The reason is that this is a match where the Vietnamese team needs to prioritize defense when Japan creates great pressure. That was a very correct decision by coach Philippe Troussier, and in fact the Vietnamese team played very well against Japan.

However, the match against Indonesia at 9:30 p.m. on January 19 has a different meaning. The Vietnamese team will likely switch from a defensive to an offensive formation. Compared to Japan, Indonesia is far behind in every aspect.

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Coach Troussier is likely to give Van Toan and Quang Hai a chance in the match against Indonesia (Photo: VFF).

In particular, the Indonesian team is at risk of losing three key defenders in the match against Vietnam due to injury. They are Jordi Amat, captain Asnawi Mangkualam and Rizky Ridho.

According to statistics, Indonesia's defense conceded 14 goals in the last 4 matches with many individual mistakes. This is an opportunity for the Vietnamese team's attack to score, looking for the first victory in the 2023 Asian Cup.

Among the personnel changes in the match against Indonesia, Quang Hai and Van Toan were especially expected by coach Philippe Troussier. There were even many opinions that these two players were given a rest by the French coach in the match against Japan to concentrate on the crucial match against Indonesia.

Before joining the Vietnam national team this time, both Van Toan and Quang Hai were in good form, scoring consecutively in the V-League. As for Quang Hai, although he has not regained 100% of his form, number 19 is still a classy player who can make a difference.

Quang Hai's extraordinary moves will cause Indonesia's defense many difficulties. And if on a lucky day and playing with the highest confidence, Quang Hai can absolutely make things happen.

Meanwhile, Van Toan, who possesses speed, will be the player who attracts the Indonesian defenders, creating space for Tuan Hai. In the past, Van Toan has faced Indonesia many times, so he knows what he has to do to be able to play his best in the match on the evening of January 19.

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Dinh Bac is likely to be absent from the match against Indonesia (Photo: AP).

Preparing for the match against Indonesia, the Vietnamese team practiced defense, attack, set pieces, avoiding pressing... Left-back Minh Trong assessed the opponent: "This is an important match, deciding the Vietnamese team's place in the next round.

The coaches showed the whole team videos and gave professional analysis, so the players understood a lot about their opponents. Indonesia's best points are their spirit and naturalized players. I know their right wing is fast and strong."

"We all know, we have to be conscious of ourselves in handling situations that arise. When we enter the field, our concern is nothing other than expertise, focusing on playing football towards the best results.

Indonesia or any opponent, we are comfortable, when on the field we are always determined, giving our all to get the best results," Minh Trong showed high determination.

Regarding personnel issues, in the afternoon practice session on January 17, Dinh Bac did not appear in the Vietnam team. It is known that the 19-year-old striker suffered muscle pain after the match against Japan, so he had to practice separately with the doctor at the hotel.

Although the Quang Nam FC striker’s injury is not serious, it is unlikely that he will fully recover before the match against Indonesia on January 19. In the worst case scenario, coach Philippe Troussier will be forced to come up with a replacement plan.

Currently, the Vietnamese team has 5 strikers. In addition to Dinh Bac, coach Philippe Troussier also has Van Tung, Van Toan, Van Truong and Tuan Hai. Among these players, besides Tuan Hai and Van Truong who played in the match against Japan, the other two strikers have not played yet.

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