Brian Jeffrey
As the V-League anticipates the upcoming season, fans are hopeful for enhanced quality of play and fair competition following a tumultuous 2023/24 season marred by inconsistency and criticism.
Amidst increased activity in the transfer market and sizable contracts, there is a collective effort to elevate the league’s standard and address the shortcomings witnessed in the previous season.
The challenges of the 2023/24 season, including adjusting to a new schedule and fixture issues, impacted the excitement of the league. However, with familiarity and adaptations in place, prospects for improvement are on the horizon.
Despite the implementation of VAR reducing controversies in officiating, concerns persist around referee decisions, urging for a higher quality of refereeing that minimizes errors and discrepancies influencing match results.
The decline in young player quality has been a notable setback in Vietnamese football, affecting both the national and youth teams. The upcoming season is seen as an opportunity to provide more playing time and opportunities for young talents to shine, crucial for future competitions like the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers and SEA Games in 2025.
