Thai Fans: 'Vietnam National Team was already formidable with Xuân Son, now adding Đình Bắc'

Thai fans are enthusiastically debating the possibility of Xuân Son and Đình Bắc combining forces on Vietnam’s forward line, shaking up the regional competition.

Not only Vietnamese fans, but Southeast Asian public opinion has been lively recently about the prospect of Xuân Son pairing with Đình Bắc on the Vietnam national team. On Buriram Prankster, one of Thailand’s largest football fan pages, many Thai supporters directly commented on how dangerous Vietnam’s offense would be if this duo played together.

Under a post on Buriram Prankster, a Thai fan acknowledged the strength of Vietnam’s "dream" striker duo: “I admit these two players are really skilled.” This opinion reflects a fairly realistic view from Thai fans, considering they have witnessed Xuân Son’s performance with Vietnam at the regional level, alongside Đình Bắc’s impressive marks recently at the U23 level.

Another fan recalled unpleasant memories facing Xuân Son in the last AFF Cup: “Last time, Xuân Son completely dominated our defense, winning both home and away matches. Even without their strongest lineup, Vietnam remains the top contender for the Southeast Asian championship.” This comment shows recognition of Xuân Son’s scoring effectiveness as well as Vietnam’s competitive status in Southeast Asia.

Additionally, in the ongoing discussions among Thai fans on sports media platforms about Vietnam’s offensive strength, some opinions stated: “With Đình Bắc added, Vietnam is really strong; Southeast Asian opponents will have a tough time dealing with him.” This view is linked to the impressions Thai media and fans have of Đình Bắc after SEA Games 33 and U23 Vietnam’s journey in the Asian arena, where the young striker gained attention for his speed, technique, and ability to create breakthroughs.

However, there are also voices calling for fair judgment from Thai fans: “Whether it’s Thailand or Vietnam, the priority is still performance on the pitch! Victory will prove who is the best!” With Coach Kim Sang Sik expected to soon test the Xuân Son - Đình Bắc pairing, regional audiences continue to await real results on the field.

Reactions from the Thai fan community show that the combination of Xuân Son and Đình Bắc is stirring much interest and caution. The prospect of these two forwards playing together for Vietnam is hoped to bring new energy, making the play more direct and dynamic. If tested at the right time, this duo could completely refresh Vietnam’s appearance against regional rivals.