Coach Kim Sang Sik is facing a dilemma over the HAGL defender in Vietnam U22's backline.

Vietnam U22’s defense is causing Coach Kim Sang Sik to deliberate between two prominent names: Đinh Quang Kiệt and Phạm Lý Đức. One is currently playing for HAGL, while the other is a former center-back who also developed at the mountainous club. Both have their own advantages and are competing for a place at SEA Games 33.

Quang Kiệt is considered an intriguing "discovery" by Coach Kim Sang Sik after multiple observations. This young player recently shone brightly by scoring a goal that helped HAGL draw with Thanh Hóa, lifting them from the bottom of the standings.