Asian Cup 2027: Coach Kim Sang Sik apologizes after loss...

According to coach Kim Sang Sik, defender Nguyen Thanh Chung's injury and forced departure from the field was the biggest reason why the team's defensive structure was broken and led to the heavy loss to Malaysia.

Speaking at a press conference after the match with the Malaysian team, coach Kim Sang Sik apologized to all Vietnamese fans. (Photo: VFF)

Immediately after the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying match between Vietnam and Malaysia at Bukit Jalil Stadium, the coaches of the two teams held separate press conferences.

According to VNA reporter in Kuala Lumpur, at the beginning of the press conference, Coach Kim Sang Sik apologized to all Vietnamese fans.

According to him, in the first half, the players played exactly as planned. However, in the second half, defender Nguyen Thanh Chung was injured and forced to leave the field, which was the biggest reason why the team's defense structure was broken and led to today's heavy defeat.

Evaluating the Malaysian team, Coach Kim Sang Sik said that today's opponent played well and became stronger and stronger.

He added that according to the original plan, if Vietnam held firm in the first half, they could change tactics in the second half. However, the plan did not take place due to injuries in the defense.

Evaluating his players, Coach Kim Sang Sik said that the Vietnamese players tried very hard but the results were not as expected, so he felt responsible for this result.

Meanwhile, sharing with VNA reporters after the match, Mr. Luong The Huan said he felt that our players seemed to have not adapted to the hot weather in Malaysia, so they seemed to get tired faster and had difficulty keeping up with the opponent's play.

Although the team lost, with quality players like Hoang Duc and some new players, we can still develop and be confident in the next matches./.

Source: https://baodaknong.vn/asian-cup-2027-huan-luyen-vien-kim-sang-sik-xin-loi-sau-tran-thua-dam-malaysia-255572.html