Head coach Park Hang-seo: “Tomorrow’s match both teams need a careful plan”
This morning (September 20), at Thong Nhat Stadium – Ho Chi Minh City, a press conference was held before the international football tournament – Hung Thinh 2022. As opponent in the upcoming 2022 AFF Cup, head coach Park Hang -seo thinks that in the opening match tomorrow, both Vietnam and Singapore teams need a careful plan.
20/09/2022 16:30:42
Head coach Park Hang-seo said: “I know that Singapore has 23 players in this tournament and they are all good players. We are going to be in the same group with them at the AFF Cup and I think tomorrow’s match will have to be careful. Personally, in the match against Singapore, I will also focus on watching their players.”
Sharing about the situation of the Vietnam Team, head coach Park Hang-seo said: “The Vietnam team gathered from noon on September 17. Initially, I planned to call 31 players, but Hoang Duc was injured and we only had 30 players. Thanh Chung has his own business, and Quang Hai and Van Khang did not gather until yesterday evening. My two assistants were busy with the Pro diploma course, so they were only present last night. Anyway, I welcome them back to the Vietnam team.”
Evaluating the young players given the opportunity in this gathering, the Korean coach said: “The new players in the team, I find them quite excited but also pressured, nervous and stressed. Whether a young player can show his ability or not depends on the coach and I hope in tomorrow’s match, whoever comes on the field will show his ability.”
When asked about Quang Hai, coach Park Hang-seo shared: “Quang Hai is playing in France, so it takes time to adapt. The AFF Cup has not been recognized by FIFA as part of the system, so it is very difficult to call a player back. While Quang Hai will play the second leg in France on December 28. For the time being, we cannot intervene to take back the player. Quang Hai himself said that he will discuss with the club to return to the AFF Cup 2022. I believe Quang Hai will have his solution.”
Regarding the overseas Vietnamese players, head coach Park said: “As far as I know, many overseas Vietnamese players are playing in different tournaments. As long as they have Vietnamese nationality, they can play for the team. Naturalization depends on the law. Currently, some teams are actively naturalizing. I think naturalization has its advantages and disadvantages. I can’t say like it or not. We must follow the Government’s regulations, if the Government allows, we will continue to plan. But football is a team sport. I not only bring that player but also have to see if the player can integrate with the culture and spirit of Vietnam.”
Attending the press conference with coach Park Hang-seo, defender Bui Tien Dung said: “Recently, my performance has returned to 100%. In the last V-League match, I also played the whole match. After a period of focusing on treatment, I have regained my form and am ready for the next two matches of the Vietnam team.”
About the youth players, the 1995 midfielder said: “All have opportunities. Players who are called up to the national team all deserve it. New players will create competition for old faces. And that’s the necessary competition for the team.”
On the side of the Singapore team, coach Takayuki Nishigaya confirmed at the press conference that he would do his best in the match with the Vietnam team and “not be afraid to show the tactics”. “We have called some new faces. These are quality players. Singapore has trained and is ready for the tournament,” said Mr. Takayuki Nishigaya.
Evaluation of the Vietnam Team, Singapore’s head coach expressed: “Vietnam Team has many young and enthusiastic players. This is a strong team. The head coach of the Vietnam national team is a person who can inspire and motivate the team”.
When asked if he would hide his tactics when the two teams still meet in the AFF Cup, Mr. Takayuki affirmed: “I will not do that. We are ready to perform to the best of our ability.”
Meanwhile, midfielder Hafiz Nor said: “Singapore has a new coach, but we have remained loyal to our football philosophy in the past time. The players are complying with the intentions of coach Takayuki”.
Talking about Vietnam Team, Hafiz Nor assessed: “We have the opportunity to play against one of the strongest teams in Asia. This is a tough match. Quang Hai is a good player. However, we will have a plan to deploy our play.”
At the international friendly tournament – Hung Thinh 2022, Vietnam Team will meet Singapore Team in the opening match taking place at 19:00 on September 21.
The Indian team has not been present in Vietnam, so the press conference of the head coach of the Indian team will be held at 11:00 tomorrow (September 21), after the match coordination meeting.
