Cong Phuong will not be able to play in round 1 of J-League.

Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong was dropped from the match between Yokohama FC and Nagoya Grampus. However, this was not a surprising decision by coach Yomoda Shuhei. Yokohama FC transferred 20 new players before the new season and the team has 6 Brazilian players. For Cong Phuong to be able to compete fairly with the "Samba dancers" is not simple.

In addition, the fact that J-League 1 only allows teams to register 7 reserve players is also a problem. Cong Phuong's team registered 31 players and up to 13 players will have to sit in the stands to watch their teammates compete. The competition for a reserve spot is just as fierce as the competition for a starting spot.

But this is only the first stage of the season. J-League 1 is of course a challenging environment for any Southeast Asian player.

Coach Yomoda Shuhei's statements at the beginning of the season gave hope to Cong Phuong. He said: "I am very happy that Cong Phuong has joined the team. He is a good player and is eager to learn. He will help Yokohama FC's attacking options become more diverse. Although there are still some points that need to be overcome, I believe Cong Phuong can overcome them and will help the team move forward."

For his part, Nguyen Cong Phuong said: “I am no longer a young player to be afraid or worried. I want to experience and compete with all my might. The next 3 years will be the ideal time for me to show my best form. I always fight not only for myself but also for Vietnamese football. I think I strive not only for my personal career but also for the image of our country's football.”

According to VTC