Song Lam Nghe An is playing erratically in V-League 2023, but Mr. Truong Sy Ba believes that the whole team will overcome the waves to affirm their steel spirit, win more beautiful victories to be worthy of the tradition and trust of the fans. To encourage the whole team, Mr. Truong Sy Ba decided to change the bonus frame, instead of the fixed bonus of 500 million VND for an away win, 400 million VND for a home win, Song Lam Nghe An will receive a bonus even if they win a draw if they show good fighting spirit. In addition, this businessman born in 1967 pledged to continue investing in Song Lam Nghe An youth football towards sustainable development; hoping that the players will uphold the tradition of leading their juniors, passing on their competition experience, life experience, and attitude to make young talents more confident.

A ball dispute between players of Song Lam Nghe An and Becamex Binh Duong teams. Photo: VNA

I wonder if the timely encouragement of Chairman Truong Sy Ba helped the Song Lam Nghe An players regain their spirit to win an important 2-1 victory over Ho Chi Minh City Club in round 11 of V-League 2023? However, many people think that the above victory does not say much because the Thong Nhat Stadium team is in a state of rapid decline. In the above victory, the mark of new coach Phan Nhu Thuat cannot be denied. Everyone knows that changing the head coach is only a temporary solution and it is very difficult for the Nghe An team to change their fortunes. But at least, that shows the interest and enthusiasm of the team leaders in the effort to revive Song Lam Nghe An. In the immediate future, Song Lam Nghe An has two extremely important matches against Topenland Binh Dinh (June 25) and Hanoi FC (July 2). The opportunity to enter the top 8 after phase 1 of V-League 2023 is still intact, but few people dare to believe that Song Lam Nghe An can defeat Topenland Binh Dinh or Hanoi FC.

If they have to compete for relegation, will Song Lam Nghe An be able to keep their key players and sponsors? Mr. Truong Sy Ba himself admitted that he would create conditions for players to leave if they find a better place to stay. In difficult economic times, investing in a football team in the V-League also costs tens of billions of VND each year. Not to mention that if they compete for rankings, the team must invest in recruiting expensive players, quality foreign players, and all kinds of bonuses... Because the business is having difficulty recovering production after the Covid-19 pandemic, if Song Lam Nghe An declines, will Mr. Truong Sy Ba still be interested in football as promised; will the players' salaries and bonuses be cut? Letting the key players leave is also a way for Song Lam Nghe An to reduce many costs, accepting to start over with young talents? Those who love Song Lam Nghe An are praying for good results in the next two rounds. It's too difficult for the Vinh team.

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