Thể Thao 247 - After 2019 King's Cup changing its format, Vietnam NT could miss a chance to face Virgil van Dijk’s former team-mate.
It’s only less than a month left for 2019 King’s Cup to kick off in Thailand where 4 teams namely Thailand, India, Vietnam, and Curacao will be present at.
Amidst the participants, Curacao, having a lot of Europe stars, is seemed to be the strongest squad which is nailing on the 82nd place in FIFA table.
The team has a notable experienced 1m90 player – goalie Eloy Room, who is one of the greatest goalkeepers in Eredivisie at this time, once took on a captain position of the reneging champion - PSV Eindhoven.
Others featured names are defender Cuco Martina (Feyenoord FC) and striker Elson Hooi (ADO Den Haag).
Besides, winger Leandro Bacuna is a promising player who could bring breakthrough into this tournament. Leandro Bacuna is wearing Cardiff City FC outfit, the Premier League team will be downed to the Eerste Divisie from the next season.
It is noteworthy that the 27-year-old player was Virgil van Dijk’s teammate under U19 and U21 Holland colours.
Curacao squad sets to take part in 2019 Gold Cup basis from June 16 to July 7. The team is at the same group C with El Salvador, Honduras, and Jamaica.
Therefore, King’s Cup will be such a momentum for Curacao setting up their team-sheet in the upcoming arena.
Basing on the host’s surprising decision about the changed format, there will be a 2019 King’s Cup Draw Stage happening on 2 p.m. May 8. As a result, Vietnam could battle out against any other participants.
Doan Trang
