Ninh Binh suffers heavy losses, missing key foreign striker HAGL

Ninh Binh FC loses main striker Imoh Fred Friday due to suspension, facing major challenges ahead of their away match against Hoang Anh Gia Lai.

The absence of key striker Imoh Fred Friday becomes a difficult problem for Ninh Binh FC before the challenging away trip to Pleiku. According to VPF's announcement, this foreign striker will be suspended in round 17 due to accumulating 3 yellow cards.

This is clearly a significant loss for Ninh Binh in the context of the team needing points to maintain their position in the top group race. The absence of a sharp attacker with speed and finishing ability like Imoh significantly reduces the offensive power of the away team.

Before joining Ninh Binh, Imoh Fred Friday made a strong impression while playing for Hai Phong FC with 7 goals and 4 assists in the first half of the season. His consistent performance and wide-ranging activity quickly made him the primary choice in attack.

Under coach Vu Tien Thanh, the Nigerian striker was often positioned as the highest forward, responsible for finishing attacking plays. Therefore, his absence in the upcoming match will certainly force the coaching staff to make significant tactical adjustments.

On the opposite side, Hoang Anh Gia Lai also does not have their strongest lineup as player Tran Gia Bao is suspended for similar reasons. However, compared to Ninh Binh, this loss is considered less severe.

The match between Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Ninh Binh will take place at 17:00 on April 5 at Pleiku Stadium. While the home team aims to escape the danger zone, Ninh Binh still needs a positive result to continue hoping to catch up with competitors in the upper group of the standings.