Coach Kim Sang-sik's expectations
Coach Kim Sang-sik has been "digging" into Vietnamese football resources to build the team's framework over the past 6 months. However, in some positions, including left-back, the Korean coach has not found the optimal solution even though he has tried many faces.
During the training phase of the Vietnamese national team in June, Mr. Kim prioritized using the pillars from his predecessor's time. Phan Tuan Tai and Khuat Van Khang were trusted in turn, in which Tuan Tai made his mark with a cross that assisted Nguyen Tien Linh to head the ball into the Philippines' net, while Van Khang also played aggressively in attacking situations on the left wing, actively coordinating with teammates to penetrate the penalty area.
Phan Tuan Tai (white shirt) is not steady enough.
The strengths of Tuan Tai and Van Khang are their ability to climb the sidelines, cross the ball and return the ball to the second line. However, the limitations of the duo who used to play for U.23 Vietnam are their physical strength and ability to compete.
Tuan Tai was once used by coach Philippe Troussier as a left-sided centre-back, but the player who used to play for Dak Lak had unstable defensive skills, which often made it difficult for him to compete one-on-one with the opposing striker, especially in high-ball situations. Tuan Tai was then returned to his preferred left wing by Mr. Kim. However, in a position that requires attacking and defending, playing at a very high intensity in a 3-centre-back formation, Tuan Tai has not fully met the requirements.
Similar to his teammate at The Cong Viettel, Van Khang, although playing very enthusiastically and having a good attacking mindset, does not have enough energy to take on the task on the left wing. The proof is that in the last 4 matches of the Vietnam team, Van Khang only played 188 minutes (average 47 minutes/match), not playing the entire match.
In the club's jersey, Van Khang only played the full 4 of the last 28 matches in the V-League, averaging 60 minutes/match. He is more suited to the role of a strategic reserve than a starter.
Khuat Van Khang is suitable for the role of strategic reserve.
The remaining left-back that Coach Kim has is Nguyen Phong Hong Duy, who is also only playing at an average level or below. Hong Duy is more experienced, but has the same weakness as his two teammates on the left wing, which is that he is not strong in physical strength and competition, and his crossing and passing skills are only average.
The two wings are the key to operating the 3-center-back formation (3-4-3 or 3-5-2), and if coach Kim Sang-sik cannot upgrade the left wing, the Vietnamese team will find it difficult to progress.
Jason Quang Vinh's solution?
According to Thanh Nien Newspaper, the naturalization procedure for Jason Quang Vinh is underway. The defender born in 1997 is likely to receive Vietnamese citizenship before the 2024 AFF Cup.
If Jason Quang Vinh completes the paperwork soon, Mr. Kim can call up his student for testing and integration into the squad, similar to the case of Nguyen Filip before the 2023 Asian Cup.
Like Nguyen Filip, Jason Quang Vinh has half Vietnamese blood (his mother is Vietnamese). This factor promises to help the former Sochaux defender quickly become a Vietnamese citizen.
Jason Quang Vinh in CAHN club jersey
If he cannot obtain citizenship in time for the 2024 AFF Cup, Jason Quang Vinh is still a long-term solution on the left wing for important tournaments, first of all the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers starting in March 2025.
Jason Quang Vinh's class has been confirmed. He played for Sochaux in Ligue 2 (France's second division) for 6 years, then moved to the US to play for New York Red Bulls for 3 years (2020 - 2022). Returning to France in 2022, Jason Quang Vinh played for Quevilly Rouen, a team also in the French second division. The 27-year-old defender played 65 matches in Ligue 2 in just 2 years. He was a regular starter, usually only missing when injured or suspended.
Honed in the French football environment which is heavy on physicality and collision, having played for the French U.16 team, Jason Quang Vinh surpasses the average Vietnamese player in every aspect, from physique, collision power, speed, technique to tactical thinking.
Jason Quang Vinh's role has been demonstrated with 6 starting matches for the Hanoi Police Club since the beginning of the season. The 27-year-old defender has played consistently, attacking and defending tirelessly, helping coach Alexandre Polking increase his strength on the left wing. Jason Quang Vinh is also gradually improving his weaknesses, which are his Vietnamese language skills and ability to understand his teammates. He is considered to be sociable, diligent in learning Vietnamese and making progress in his profession.
When Jason Quang Vinh has citizenship, Coach Kim Sang-sik's left wing problem will be solved. Hopefully the solution will come soon.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bai-toan-hau-ve-trai-thay-kim-se-co-loi-giai-dang-cap-chau-au-185241022115213404.htm
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