Indonesian media begin calculating as Vietnam lose Van Vi, Hoang Duc and Duy Manh before ASEAN Cup

Indonesian sports articles this week focus less on their own tactical setup and more on Vietnam's absent list. Van Vi, Hoang Duc and Duy Manh, three names associated with the previous 3-0 win over Indonesia, are now presented as a signal of opportunity. But a closer look at Kim Sang Sik's Vietnam suggests the story is not simple. Losing several key players forces Vietnam to recalculate. Van Vi is known for speed and supporting attacks from the left. He is a key link in transitions and gives Vietnam a quick escape route. Without him, Indonesia can pressure that side with less fear. Hoang Duc provided two assists in that 3-0 win and remains the main creative presence in central areas. Duy Manh, although less detailed in tactical reports, is a defensive pillar. Indonesian media are already plotting how to exploit the left flank. Yet their confidence may rest on an old result. Football rarely moves by simple addition and subtraction. Kim Sang Sik has tested new options, and the team may become more unpredictable. For Vietnam, this is the moment to prove squad depth. The answer will come on the pitch, where missing names matter less than collective spirit.