A Promising Name to Replace Coach Như Thuật at SLNA

Following Coach Phan Như Thuật's sudden resignation after the loss to Công an TP.HCM, SLNA is rushing to find a successor, and Nguyễn Thành Công is seen as the most promising choice.

Phan Như Thuật's Decision to Step Down as Head Coach Came swiftly right after the heartbreaking 2-3 defeat at Vinh Stadium on the evening of September 27. This marks the second time he has parted ways with his hometown team, reflecting the immense frustration and pressure in managing SLNA. With a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in the first five rounds of the V-League 2025/2026 season, the Nghệ An team is struggling in 11th place, severely shaking fans' confidence.

SLNA's biggest issue lies in their defensive system. In the last two matches, despite taking early leads against Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh and Công an TP.HCM, they still dropped points due to lapses in concentration and repeated individual errors. The disorganized defense, lack of coverage, combined with heavy pressure from the stands, prevented the team from maintaining advantages, causing widespread psychological instability throughout the squad.

Given this situation, a change in the head coach position is seen as necessary to relieve pressure and open a new path forward. Among the candidates mentioned, Coach Nguyễn Thành Công is emerging as the leading option. He is highly regarded for his ability to manage the locker room, enforce discipline, and especially for his skill in revitalizing a team during crisis periods.

Nguyễn Thành Công is known as a “firefighter” specialist in V.League. His pragmatic coaching style, focusing on solid defense but sharp counterattacks, helped Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh perform explosively last season, securing a safe position and earning praise from experts. For SLNA, this is exactly what they crave: a stable defense to build their style upon.

Besides his expertise, Nguyễn Thành Công understands the mindset of local players and knows how to boost morale after setbacks. In the context of SLNA suffering a major blow to their confidence, he is expected to be the key figure to help the team regain stability and aim for survival before targeting higher ambitions.

SLNA's management has not officially announced the successor yet, but the frequent mention of Nguyễn Thành Công indicates their trust in his abilities. If this deal materializes, the Nghệ An team could soon reclaim their identity and fighting spirit to overcome the current challenging phase.

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