The Vietnamese team is facing difficulties in terms of personnel before the 2023 Asian Cup because key players Que Ngoc Hai and Nguyen Tien Linh were injured and could not recover in time, so they were sent back to their clubs.
" The absence of players is a common problem for the Vietnamese team and other teams. That's football. One player's absence is an opportunity for another to show his ability. It's important that we take advantage of what we have," midfielder Hung Dung shared.
He also regrets that Que Ngoc Hai and Nguyen Tien Linh - the pillars of the Vietnamese team - cannot participate in this tournament. However, he believes that this is also an opportunity for young players to participate in the important tournament left by their seniors.
Do Hung Dung answered an interview before the afternoon practice session on January 3. (Photo: Hoang Hai)
Hung Dung is one of the five remaining players of the Vietnam team from the 2019 Asian Cup in this training session. The experience of the Hanoi FC midfielder will help the young players. However, Hung Dung believes that imparting experience is not easy. Young players must go out on the field and compete to gain experience.
" I am an experienced player but I cannot tell the players to be confident. Saying that is just to convey information, they have to grow up on their own," the male player said, hoping that the public and fans will sympathize and accompany the young players because "no one wants to play poorly".
Hung Dung also emphasized that when the players enter the field, everyone wants to win and not lose, but sometimes the opponent is too strong or because of health problems, they do not play well. But everyone who enters the field brings the highest spirit.
In recent days, coach Philippe Troussier has adjusted the training intensity to ensure the players are physically fit enough to participate in the 2023 Asian Cup. At this time, the team is ready to head to the tournament in Qatar.
" The Asian Cup is truly a very tough tournament. The teams participate with a serious attitude, sending their strongest squads. The same goes for the Vietnamese team, we participate with our best despite a few injuries," Do Hung Dung shared.
He also added that coach Troussier has screened and selected the best players and the players are ready to show what they have practiced over the past time.
The Vietnamese team will shorten the list tomorrow, January 4. After that, the team will leave for Qatar for training on January 5 and play a friendly match with Kyrgyzstan on January 9.
Coach Philippe Troussier submitted a list of 26 players to the AFC on January 2. However, he has the right to change his selection 6 hours before the first match. The Vietnamese team will play their opening match against Japan on January 14.
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