Coach Park Hang-seo said one thing that worried many U23 players in Vietnam!

Coach Park Hang-seo: “Preference will be given to versatile players”

In the friendly match with South Korea U20 tonight at Hang Day Stadium, Coach Park Hang-seo launched the “U23+3” Vietnam team with a 3-5-2 diagram: Goalkeeper Van Toan, the central trio. Viet Anh – Thanh Binh – Phan Tuan Tai; two wingers Van Do (right), Van Xuan (left); the trio of central midfielders Hoang Anh – Hoang Duc – Hung Dung; striker duo Tien Linh – Van Tung.

This can be considered as the strongest squad of U23 Vietnam, which is prepared for the journey to defend the gold medal in men’s football at the 31st SEA Games in May.

As a result, U23 Vietnam won the final 1-0 with the only goal of striker Van Tung.

It is noteworthy that in the second half, coach Park Hang-seo changed 10 players in turn in the starting lineup: midfielder Trong Long, striker Thanh Minh, center-back Nham Manh Dung in place of Hoang Anh, Van Van. Tung, Phan Tuan Tai (early 2nd half); central defender Quang Nho, midfielder Cong Den, Duc Viet, striker Bao Toan replaced Viet Anh, Hung Dung, Hoang Duc, Tien Linh (mid-half of the second half); goalkeeper Van Chuan, midfielder Tien Long, striker Xuan Tu took the place of goalkeepers Van Toan, Thanh Binh and Van Xuan.

Only winger Le Van Do played the whole match. In the first half, he ran on the right, then switched to the left when Van Xuan left the field. Midfielder Trong Long just entered the field to “deal” cards in place of Hoang Duc, but was later transferred to the right wing. Midfielder Dung Quang Nho was tested to kick the right midfielder.

Speaking after the press conference after the match, Coach Park Hang-seo expressed: “Due to the regulation, only 20 players can be registered, minus 2 goalkeepers, only 18 are left, of which there are 3 positions of the above players. 23 years old is Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, Hung Dung already,

Therefore, I will have to be careful when making the final decision to enter the SEA Games list. Versatile players who can kick more than one position on the field will be given priority.”

Regarding the force of U23 Vietnam, Coach Park Hang-seo added: “SEA Games 31 takes place when the Covid-19 epidemic is still having complicated developments. According to the charter, we can change the Unfortunately, the player tested positive during the tournament.

So, in addition to the 20 officially registered players, I need 6-7 players who are still training, ready to play when called to replace.”

When the press questioned the opinion of Korean U20 coach Kim Eun Jung when he said that Vietnam U23 had won thanks to the appearance of 3 players over 23 years old in tonight’s match, Coach Park Hang-seo calmly replied. : “I think that’s why we have to call 3 players over 23 years old to attend the SEA Games. They are national players, have good qualifications, create a good game for U23 Vietnam”.

In conclusion, coach Park Hang-seo emphasized: “In short, in tonight’s match against Korea U20, I have two goals. Second, check the harmony between players over 23 years old and the rest. Second, I want to see how U23 Vietnam will play when there are not 3 players over 23 years old on the field.

Basically, I already have my calculations and options. With the current force, I’m just sure we’ll try our best.

I’m not saying we’re going to win gold. Because if I don’t win, I will be criticized by the press.”