Young star Nguyen Dinh Bac confident of fierce competition in Vietnam national team

Young striker Nguyen Dinh Bac is one of 9 players under 23 years old that coach Kim Sang-sik gave a chance during the FIFA Days training session in October of the Vietnamese team, alongside teammates such as Giap Tuan Duong, Nguyen Thai Son, Khuat Van Khang...

Returning from injury, the young striker is gradually regaining his form, with a goal against Lion City Sailors in the ASEAN Club Championship. Dinh Bac is confident of competing for a starting position in the team's squad to play India on October 12 at Thien Truong Stadium.

In an interview before the Vietnamese team's training session this afternoon, Dinh Bac said he has regained his best physical condition and is not facing any difficulties at this time.

Dinh Bac in the Vietnamese national team jersey

The 20-year-old striker, who made a strong impression in the match against Japan at the 2023 Asian Cup, also showed great determination and confidence when having the opportunity to join the Vietnamese team this time. "I have adapted to the playing position in coach Kim's training plan. I will try to practice well to participate in the upcoming matches," Dinh Bac said.

According to Dinh Bac, when he joined the team, coach Kim Sang-sik said that all players have equal opportunities, from experienced players to young players.

However, reality still poses many challenges for Dinh Bac, especially in the context that the team's attack not only possesses experienced players such as Van Quyet, Tien Linh, Van Toan, but also has the presence of young rising strikers such as Bui Vi Hao and Nguyen Quoc Viet.

The Vietnamese team has many young faces.

"The match with Nam Dinh team is a very good opportunity for the Vietnam team. From this match, the coaching staff can find the best lineup for the match against India.

When we were called up for training, Coach Kim said that everyone had equal opportunities, from experienced players to young players like us. Whoever practices well and is trusted by the coach will try to do their best for the team. With Coach Kim's training plan, I am confident that I can adapt well to the striker position. There are many experienced seniors but I do not feel pressured," Dinh Bac emphasized.

Returning to the team's training session this afternoon, coach Kim Sang-sik continued to spend most of the time on tactical training. Tomorrow afternoon, the Korean coach will have the opportunity to check and evaluate more clearly the team's performance as well as the players' performance in the test against the "blue team", Nam Dinh.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/sao-tre-nguyen-dinh-bac-tu-tin-canh-tranh-khoc-liet-o-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-185241008193458375.htm