Duy Manh: I don't know if Vietnam team will play Netherlands or Indonesia

" Through information in the press, I know that the Indonesian team has naturalized 11 players. They have many players playing abroad with good skills. Previously, Indonesia was not an easy opponent to play against. They have a fierce and aggressive playing style, and now they have naturalized so many players. Sometimes we joke with each other, not knowing whether we are playing against the Netherlands or Indonesia ," center-back Do Duy Manh assessed the upcoming opponent of the Vietnamese team.

At the 2023 Asian Cup, the Vietnamese team lost 0-1 to Indonesia. This defeat caused coach Philippe Troussier and his students to face a huge wave of criticism, and also caused them to be eliminated from the tournament.

In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Vietnamese team will meet Indonesia again in two consecutive matches on March 21 and March 26. These confrontations will have a decisive impact on the Vietnamese team's chances of passing the second qualifying round.

Duy Manh strives to achieve good form to contribute to the Vietnam team.

" The Vietnamese team will face difficulties against Indonesia in the next two matches, especially when they have to travel to Bung Karno Stadium. However, I believe that if they are well prepared, in good form, and in good physical condition, the Vietnamese team will play well ," Duy Manh said.

The Hanoi FC player is happy to continue to be on the list of coach Troussier. At the 2023 Asian Cup, Duy Manh has just recovered from injury and only played 13 minutes. Returning to the Vietnam team this time, the 1996-born center-back will try his best to maintain his fitness and form to show his full potential.

Assessing the strength of the Vietnamese team, Duy Manh hopes for the return of Nguyen Cong Phuong.

" We know how good Cong Phuong is. He has the skills and adapts quickly. I believe Phuong will integrate into the best physical condition when he joins the team early. The team has more personnel for the coaching staff to evaluate for the next two matches ," Duy Manh said.

The Vietnamese team will play the first leg away against Indonesia on March 21. The return leg will take place at My Dinh Stadium five days later.

Van Hai

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