Nam Dinh Club "miserable" due to the absence of Xuan Son: Draw with Thanh Hoa, lose heavily to CAHN

Nam Dinh FC has continuously suffered bitter consequences without its mainstay Nguyen Xuan Son. From the heavy defeat against CAHN in a friendly match to the regrettable draw with Thanh Hoa in the V.League, Xuan Son's role has been further confirmed.

On the afternoon of December 28, 2024, Nam Dinh Club had a friendly match away at CAHN. The absence of the three national players Nguyen Xuan Son, Van Toan and Van Vi due to being busy with the Vietnam National Team has significantly affected the team's strength.

On the CAHN side, although some key players such as Nguyen Filip, Quang Hai, Van Thanh, Le Pham Thanh Long and Bui Hoang Viet Anh were absent, with the remaining force, especially stars such as Phan Van Duc, Jason Quang Vinh, Leo Artur and Alan, they were still rated higher. The home field advantage also helped CAHN easily dominate the game and create a rain of goals against Nam Dinh.

In the end, CAHN won with a score of 6-1. This defeat exposed Nam Dinh's problems, especially in attack. The absence of Xuan Son left a big gap in the finishing. The strikers of the white team were ineffective and only scored one goal of honor. This heavy defeat was a wake-up call for Nam Dinh's coach and coaching staff, showing that they need to have effective backup plans when their key players are absent.

The difficulties did not stop at the friendly match with CAHN. In the early match of round 12 of LPBank V.League 2024/2025 against Thanh Hoa, Nam Dinh continued to play without the service of Nguyen Xuan Son due to a long-term injury.

The absence of this important player forced Nam Dinh coach to make tactical adjustments. They proactively played a solid defense, giving the game to the opponent. However, this style of play did not bring the expected results. Although they took the lead thanks to Mpande after Tuan Anh's assist from Van Vi's corner kick in the 70th minute, Nam Dinh could not maintain their advantage. Ribamar's equalizer for Thanh Hoa in the 88th minute sealed a 1-1 draw, causing Nam Dinh to continue to go through a match without a win.

Two consecutive matches without good results without Xuan Son have shown the great influence of this player on Nam Dinh's playing style. He is not only a dangerous key player but also an important link in the team's tactical system.

Nguyen Xuan Son is not just a striker. He is also a versatile player, capable of playing well in many positions on the attack line. His flexible movement, good personal technique and especially his sharp finishing ability are always a constant fear for the opposing defense.

Xuan Son's absence not only reduces the strength of Nam Dinh's squad but also affects the connection between the lines. He is an important link between the midfield and the attack, creating scoring opportunities for his teammates. Without him, Nam Dinh's playing style becomes less dynamic and easier for the opponent to predict.

The last two matches have taught Nam Dinh FC valuable lessons. They need to have more effective backup plans when missing key players, especially Nguyen Xuan Son. Building a diverse playing style that does not depend on any one individual is extremely important.

The coach and coaching staff need to find solutions to fill the void left by Xuan Son. It could be a change in tactics, using other players in his position or looking for new players in the transfer market.

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