At the age of 30, midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan has made his first appearance for the Vietnamese national team, when coach Kim Sang-sik named him to the Korean training camp. The player born in 1994 used to play for Hai Phong Club, then moved to Thanh Hoa Club and became a mainstay. This season, Ngoc Tan has played in 7 of the first 8 rounds of the V-League, including 6 matches playing the full 90 minutes.
His strong physical foundation, fiery playing style and good thinking helped Ngoc Tan receive the opportunity from coach Kim Sang-sik. Sharing before the morning practice session on November 22, the player born in 1994 revealed the advice that coach Velizar Popov gave him before joining the national team.
Doan Ngoc Tan wears the Vietnamese national team jersey for the first time
"This is my first time joining the national team, so I feel a bit confused and have to try to adapt gradually. Coach Popov told me to try my best to fight like what I did at Thanh Hoa Club," Ngoc Tan told the press.
According to midfielder Ngoc Tan, he has watched many matches of the Vietnam national team under coach Kim Sang-sik. The player of Thanh Hoa Club believes that he is suitable to play as a midfielder, but must adapt and compete to hope to be selected.
"When I heard I was called, I was both happy and surprised. I promised myself to try to prepare well, adapt to the playing style and the scheme set by the coach. I asked Thai Son for some experience, because he had been to the Vietnam national team many times. I always try to integrate as best as possible. The members of the Vietnam national team are also very friendly, encouraging me to adapt well to the team," Ngoc Tan emphasized.
Sharing about the nickname "lungless man" given to him by his teammates in V-League, Ngoc Tan said that besides his physical strength, he also has the ability to cover and judge situations. "I have physical strength and enthusiasm. Another strength is reading the situation in the match, playing in a way that suits the opponent's game to achieve the highest efficiency," Ngoc Tan affirmed.
Ngoc Tan will compete with Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Chau Ngoc Quang, Nguyen Thai Son, Le Pham Thanh Long for a starting position in the national team. The race in the midfield will be very interesting, as coach Kim Sang-sik opens the door to everyone.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chien-binh-clb-thanh-hoa-tiet-lo-loi-dan-cua-hlv-popov-truoc-ngay-len-doi-tuyen-18524112212042301.htm
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