What did coach Kim Sang-sik say before the match against Laos?

“This is the first match of the final qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup, so it is very important. We are playing at home and have prepared well. Hopefully, the Vietnamese team will score many goals and bring an exciting match to the audience,” coach Kim Sang-sik said at the opening press conference before the match with the Laos team.

Coach Kim Sang-sik. Photo: VFF.

Commenting on the away team, coach Kim Sang-sik highly appreciated three newly naturalized players including Klein, Roman Angot and Victor Ngovinassack, emphasizing careful preparation for changes in the opposing team's lineup.

Referring to Group F, Coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed that the goal is to win a ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup Finals, so the matches with Laos and Malaysia are extremely important. "We have to score many goals in the first half," Coach Kim Sang-sik emphasized. Regarding Xuan Son's absence, Coach Kim Sang-sik said: "Maybe many people regret it, but Son is recovering well. In the match with Laos, I believe Tien Linh will do his job well."

Coach Kim Sang-sik and striker Tien Linh.

Attending the press conference with coach Kim Sang-sik, striker Tien Linh expressed his determination: “The first match is not easy, but the Vietnam team is preparing the best. We will try our best to win for the fans.”

The 2024 Vietnam Golden Ball winner also shared his motivation when playing at home at Go Dau Stadium: “Being supported by my family is both a motivation and a responsibility. I hope I will play well and contribute to helping the Vietnam team win.”

The match between Vietnam and Laos will take place at 7:30 p.m. on March 25 at Go Dau Stadium (Binh Duong province).

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