The battle at the "fire pit" Bukit Jalil on the evening of June 10 is considered the first leg final of Group F. Compared to the two remaining opponents, Laos and Nepal, it is clear that Vietnam and Malaysia are much superior and will likely compete directly for the top spot in the group and the only place to attend the 2027 Asian Cup Finals.
Over the past decade, Vietnam has not lost any matches against Malaysia, even winning 7 out of 8 matches. However, in this rematch, the situation has changed somewhat due to the strong determination of the home team.
The recent mass naturalization campaign is expected by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to help the team show a brighter face. On the other hand, the Vietnam team is facing many challenges, especially the issue of force.
The absence due to injury of a series of key players such as Xuan Son, Van Toan, Vi Hao, Van Thanh, Ho Tan Tai, Thanh Binh, Viet Anh and Ngoc Tan is a big loss, while coach Kim Sang-sik only has a notable addition from Pendant Quang Vinh.
The Korean strategist will likely continue to flexibly switch between the 3-4-3 and 3-5-2 formations, depending on the match's developments.
Goalkeeper: Dinh Trieu
Although Nguyen Filip is in good form for CAHN, the goalkeeper from Hai Phong is still highly appreciated for his ability to coordinate and connect with his teammates in defense.
Center back: Tien Dung - Thanh Chung - Duy Manh
The trio defending the goal is considered the most stable defense system of the Vietnamese team at present. With extensive experience and good support and cover, the three are expected to have enough courage to neutralize the naturalized players of the Malaysian side.
Midfielders: Van Vi - Duc Chien - Hoang Duc - Xuan Manh
The absence of "sweeper" Doan Ngoc Tan forced coach Kim Sang-sik to find a replacement, and Duc Chien is the right name. The defensive midfielder of The Cong will likely be in the starting lineup from the beginning, playing a deep role, supporting the defense and helping Hoang Duc have more free time when launching attacks.
On the left flank, although Pendant Quang Vinh is present, Van Vi is still likely to be selected thanks to his comprehensive offensive and defensive abilities. He has shone many times for both his club and the national team and is a "strategic card" in Coach Kim's scheme. On the opposite side, Xuan Manh's timely return after injury will also increase the reliability of the right flank.
Forwards: Hai Long – Tuan Hai – Quang Hai
In the context of Tien Linh not being in good form, Tuan Hai is likely to be assigned the spearhead role. Supporting behind are Quang Hai and Hai Long - two familiar faces who are playing steadily, promising to create variation and speed for the attacks.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/du-doan-doi-hinh-tuyen-viet-nam-dau-malaysia-ky-vong-quang-hai-va-hai-long-141527.html
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