" After 2 training trips, the biggest improvement we have made is solidarity, so that the players are always ready to support each other. In Japan, Gia Bao is not there, but the whole team still practices and has the best preparation," coach Cristiano Roland said about the preparation of U17 Vietnam for the 2025 U17 Asian qualifiers and the role of Tran Gia Bao - the only player to play in the V.League.
Coach Roland added: "The players are all the same. When he comes back, we also aim for a common goal to show fighting spirit and solidarity. I also hope to receive the support of the fans in the stands for the upcoming matches ."
Head coach of Vietnam U17 - Mr. Cristiano Roland.
HAGL's 16-year-old player - Tran Gia Bao is currently a notable factor. The striker is the factor that scored the goal that helped the mountain town team beat Quang Nam 4-0 in the opening match. After that, he was not used often because coach Le Quang Trai still had many better options.
“ We have prepared with 2 training sessions in China and Japan, with the support of VFF, we have the opportunity to prepare best for this tournament. This is not an easy group. The challenges are very difficult but the U17 Vietnam team will compete with all their might ”, said coach Cristiano Roland.
Group I includes host Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Yemen. According to the Brazilian strategist, this is a difficult group, with no difference in the quality of the teams, and U17 Vietnam needs to do their best to have any hope of advancing. He himself has many motivations to help his students improve.
The first opponent of U17 Vietnam is U17 Kyrgzystan, a highly rated team. Coach Igor Nikitin said: “ Football in Kyrgyzstan is very developed, so the players have the opportunity to watch the national team compete. Each victory of the team is a motivation for young players to strive, make efforts in the future and set the goal of wearing the national team jersey. Hopefully U17 Kyrgyzstan will play well in this tournament as a springboard for the future ”.
Head coach of Kyrgyzstan U17 - Mr. Nikitin.
The coach did not forget to thank VFF and Phu Tho for their warm welcome and the best accommodation conditions. Before the tournament, U17 Kyrgyzstan had 2 training sessions in Thailand and Vietnam to adapt to the climate and weather conditions.
Evaluating the home team, Mr. Nikitin said: “ Vietnam has a big advantage not only in terms of field conditions and spectators, but Kyrgyzstan respects all opponents in this group, we will be determined to achieve the best results. The results of the U17 youth team are unpredictable, there are many influencing factors such as psychology and external conditions, so we will try our best in the tournament .”
In the remaining match, U17 Myanmar will meet U17 Yemen. Mr. Aung Zaw Myo - the team's head coach said that the Qatar training trip was very helpful for Myanmar. This strategist said that U17 Vietnam is a strong team, trained abroad. Mr. Aung Zaw Myo was impressed with Vietnam's 1-0 victory over Japan at the Peace Cup.
Head coach of U17 Yemen - Mr. Samer Mohammed Fadhi Saleh affirmed his determination: “Yemen will try our best to be able to win a ticket to the finals for the first time. We have prepared our tactics and mentality to overcome the tournament. We respect all opponents in this group. All 4 teams are of equal level and have very small differences. The results will be shown on the field. I wish all 4 teams good luck in the upcoming matches.”
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/hlv-ngoai-cua-u17-viet-nam-nhan-xet-bat-ngo-ve-sao-mai-hagl-ar903172.html
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