Dinh Bac's form drops, Coach Kim drops him from ASIAD 20, one player 'snatches' the golden ticket?

The Vietnamese national team received bad news when Dinh Bac was dropped from the March training camp due to declining form. In this context, the return of a "menace" on the wing after a 40-month wait is becoming a lifeline for Coach Kim's tactics.

Dinh Bac and the poignant "low note": When hope turns into disappointment.

Once considered a leading figure in the new generation of Vietnamese football, Dinh Bac is currently going through the darkest period of his young career. The direct reason why coach Kim Sang-sik was forced to remove him from the squad for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers stems from a strict disciplinary action by the AFC. The disastrous red card in the match against South Korea U23 at the Asian tournament resulted in the CAHN striker being suspended for two matches, depriving him of the crucial match against Malaysia.

However, the AFC's penalty is just the tip of the iceberg. In reality, Đình Bắc's plummeting form in the V.League is what worries experts. Since joining Hanoi Police FC, the 2004-born striker has completely disappeared from the scoreboard. A prolonged goalless streak and a lack of creativity have turned a talent who once scored against Japan into a shadow of his former self. His absence, while a personnel loss, is seen as an inevitable consequence of coach Kim Sang-sik prioritizing players with the right mental state and form for competitive play.

The return of "beast" Van Hau and the belief from Thien Truong Stadium.

In contrast to Dinh Bac's disappointment, the left flank of the Vietnamese national team is welcoming a new lease of life in Doan Van Hau. After a grueling 40-month wait for a goal in the V.League and a long period battling injuries, the defender born in 1999 has made an incredibly impressive comeback. His spectacular long-range shot from midfield into the opponent's net in the 10th round of the V.League is the strongest affirmation of the resurgence of a "warrior".

Van Hau's inclusion in the list of 8 Hanoi FC players called up this time is of paramount strategic importance. His ideal physique and powerful tackling ability will be the solution to the defensive problem against Malaysia's fast-paced strikers. Coach Kim Sang-sik can now feel more secure having a versatile player who can both defend the left flank and move into the center-back position to initiate attacks from the back. This is considered a well-deserved "reward" for Van Hau's perseverance after more than 3 years living in the shadows of multiple surgeries.

A decisive gamble and a statement of strength against the Malays.

The clash with Malaysia at Thien Truong Stadium at the end of March is a "fateful turning point" for the Vietnamese national team's qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup. After a 0-4 defeat in the first leg, coach Kim Sang-sik is forced to win to assert his position. With many key players missing due to injury and poor form, the burden of scoring will fall on new players, supported by a high defensive line.

The decision to drop Dinh Bac and prioritize players in top form shows the courage of the South Korean strategist. The enthusiastic support at Thien Truong Stadium is expected to help Van Hau and his teammates stage a spectacular comeback.

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