In recent matches of the Vietnam national team, Doan Ngoc Tan has received attention from the coaching staff. Ngoc Tan has never even been present at the youth team level. At the age of 30, he was called up to the Vietnam national team. Although he has shown good form for Dong A Thanh Hoa, the player who is only 1m69 tall needs more time to adapt to the top environment.
Understanding this, coach Kim Sang-sik created many opportunities for Doan Ngoc Tan to play. He started in the match against Ulsan Citizen and played the second half against Daegu FC. The Korean coach made additional requirements for both his skills and physical strength.
Doan Ngoc Tan was called up to the Vietnam national team.
This is Doan Ngoc Tan's greatest strength. At the club level, Ngoc Tan has been trained in strength under coach Velizar Popov. Thanh Hoa Club is among the teams with the most physically fit foundation in the current V.League.
In the last 2 matches, Doan Ngoc Tan has proven that he can become a new factor for the Vietnam team. He moves tirelessly, constantly present at hot spots to compete for the ball.
The adaptability and positivity that Doan Ngoc Tan brings partly help fans understand why coach Kim Sang-sik refused to include Nguyen Tuan Anh (Nam Dinh Blue Steel) and Do Hung Dung (Hanoi FC).
It was not until the Vietnam team returned from Korea that Nam Dinh Club could "release" its players due to being busy competing in the AFC Champions League Two. However, it can be said that Tuan Anh's chances of participating in the AFF Cup 2024 are low. He is still on the preliminary list but it is difficult to compete when the Vietnam team's squad is somewhat clearly defined at this time.
Nam Dinh coach Vu Hong Viet himself believes that Tuan Anh is not physically fit enough to compete internationally at this time. The midfielder born in 1995 is gradually retreating behind the scenes and there are not many opportunities for him to contribute to the national team.
Mai Phuong
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