Recent Updates in Vietnamese Football: Naturalized Players, Team News, and Coaching Changes

In a recent speech, Vietnam national team defender Do Duy Manh joked about facing Indonesia’s naturalized stars, likening it to playing against the Netherlands. This humorous assessment caused a stir in the Indonesian media, with some expressing disappointment over the impact of foreign players on domestic competition performance.

Before their upcoming matches against Vietnam, Indonesia received bad news as naturalized midfielder Marc Klok, known as the ‘king of blows’, may be absent due to injury. This setback means that coach Shin Tae-yong will not be able to utilize all 10 naturalized factors when facing the Golden Star Warriors.

Meanwhile, Thanh Luong recently resigned as coach of Hoa Binh Club after a string of poor results. The former player, who won 4 Ballon d’Or in Vietnam, cited limited coaching experience as a reason for the early departure.

On the other hand, Indonesian newspapers have downplayed the quality of Vietnamese strikers, urging the national team to pay attention to their attackers. Philippe Troussier has called back Nguyen Cong Phuong, who has been absent from the national team for a while, with the last appearance dating back to September 2023.

In other news, Thanh Hoa coach Velizar Popov criticized the poor condition of the home field after a victory in the National Cup, emphasizing the importance of a good playing surface for professional football. He expressed concern for player safety and called for immediate improvements to the field.

Overall, these developments highlight the competitive nature of international football and the various challenges and controversies that come with it. As the teams prepare to face off on the field, the spotlight remains on the players and coaches striving for success amidst mounting pressure and scrutiny.

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