Ngoc Hai named among top 6 defenders to watch at Asian Cup 2019
VOV.VN -Vietnamese player Que Ngoc Hai has been listed as one of the 6 defenders to look out for at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2019 by FOX Sports Asia football editor Gabriel Tan.
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Theerathon Bunmathan (Thailand) According to the FOX Sports Asia, the 28-year-old player has never lacked in playing ability and will offer vital experience to the War Elephants who severely lacked leadership during their semi-final exit from the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018. |
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Majid Hosseini (Iran) “Despite Majid Hosseini having won just one cap heading into the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iran coach Carlos Queiroz had no qualms throwing him into the deep end following an injury to first-choice centre-back Rouzbeh Cheshmi”, says the website. |
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Hiroki Sakai (Japan) In the article, Gabriel Tan stressed that Sakai is built like a traditional centre-back which works in his favour as he can be unstoppable when charging forward in full flight on the overlap. |
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Ali Al-Bulaihi (Saudi Arabia) “At the age of 29, and with youngsters like Abdulelah Al-Amri knocking on the door, the Asian Cup could just be Al-Bulaihi’s last chance to really shine for the Green Falcons at a major tournament”, FOX Sports Asia said. |
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Abdelkarim Hassan (Qatar) According to the website, Abdelkarim Hassan’s endeavour and supreme fitness levels will help him to cover the left wing by himself, which will make him a real asset for Qatar at the Asian Cup. |
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Que Ngoc Hai (Vietnam) There has never been any doubt over the versatile defender’s ability but, in recent years, a newfound maturity has seen him start to deliver on his early promise. Gabriel Tan believes that his reading of the game and leadership has been a huge factor behind the success of Vietnam’s setup with a three-man defence. |
