“ The last time we beat Vietnam was in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Two days ago, after the match against Laos, we said that the AFF Cup should consider adjusting the match schedule to improve the quality of the matches and raise the level of the tournament. With the current format, travel is very difficult for the teams.
The Vietnamese team has the advantage of a match schedule, more rest time, and a more experienced squad, but we are aiming for the 2026 World Cup finals and youth tournaments next year ,” coach Shin Tae-yong opened the press conference before the match between Indonesia and Vietnam.
Coach Shin Tae-yong.
The Korean coach affirmed that Indonesia has a tight schedule at the ASEAN Cup 2024. First, the team played away in Myanmar, then returned home to welcome Laos and is now in Vietnam. He said that the Vietnamese team has an advantage because most of the players are pillars of the national team and have a lot of international experience. Indonesia has many age groups and most of the players are young.
"The Indonesian team has a very difficult match tomorrow against host Vietnam, not only for the players but also for the coaching staff. The team is mainly made up of U20 players, so they lack international competition experience. However, this is an experience for them, to improve and enhance their skills. We will try our best to get the best results," the coach added.
The Indonesian team's goal is to prepare for the 2025 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers, so Mr. Shin hopes that the young players will gain experience through big matches. The Indonesian team has a long journey through 3 matches, and fans and experts expect the players to have a good performance against the Vietnamese team.
“ We don’t have the best squad, but we still have quality players in the team, so we’ll do our best. Indonesia has some very good throw-in players, but we don’t know how many opportunities we’ll have to use that strength in the match. Our goal is to look forward to next year ,” coach Shin Tae-yong analyzed.
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