Coach Hoang Anh Tuan unleashed his strongest force, ‘red chicken’ Vi Hao took the lead

Unlike the competition against U.23 Uzbekistan in the closing match of the group stage, U.23 Vietnam will take the field in the quarterfinals against U.23 Iraq with optimal strength. These are also the 11 most satisfied players at this time of coach Hoang Anh Tuan.

Starting in the wooden goal is goalkeeper Quan Van Chuan, who will continue to play the role of captain of Vietnam U.23. The trio of central defenders selected include Luong Duy Cuong, Le Nguyen Hoang and Nguyen Manh Hung. With stable performance, Manh Hung has convinced the U.23 Vietnam coaching staff for an official position.

On the two sides, the main kicking duo continues to be Khuat Van Khang (left wing) and Ho Van Cuong (right wing). In the midfield, the central midfielder includes two names: Nguyen Thai Son and Vo Hoang Minh Khoa.

In the striker line, the “golden choice” names will be Bui Vi Hao, Nguyen Van Tung and Nguyen Van Truong. Notably, after 3 matches as a substitute, young striker Vi Hao was placed in the starting role. U.23 Vietnam will play with a 3-4-3 formation in the match against U.23 Iraq.

Before the match, coach Hoang Anh Tuan affirmed that U.23 Vietnam had studied the playing style of U.23 Iraq to have a plan to defend.

“I mentioned at the press conference after the match against U.23 Uzbekistan that this loss does not affect the preparation plan for the match against U.23 Iraq. As you know, U.23 Iraq is very strong. We respect our opponents.

Before the tournament, I told the players that the opponents in the tournament were very strong. We can win, draw or lose. Therefore, the defeat against U.23 Uzbekistan does not affect the team’s playing spirit. Because I understand that whether U.23 Vietnam loses or wins, we still have to prepare for the quarterfinals. We have a strategy to deal with U.23 Iraq.”

On the other side of the front line, coach Radhi Shenaishil of U.23 Iraq was cautious: “In the match against U.23 Vietnam, the match result depends on many factors, including the skills of the players, or the ability of the players. Coaching and adjustment skills of the coaching staff.

U.23 Iraq has many good players, playing for the national team and good cohesion and interaction between players. U.23 Vietnam is very strong. However, U.23 Iraq has its own ambitions.”