Sharing before the training session with the Vietnamese team on the afternoon of June 1, rookie Cao Pendant Quang Vinh said: “I am very happy to be here. I am very excited to practice and compete with my teammates in the Vietnamese team. It is truly a great experience.”
The player born in 1997 learned that he was called up to the national team right at the airport, after being congratulated by Nguyen Filip: “We were at the airport when Filip told me that my name was on the list. I didn’t believe it, so I had to ask him again and ask him to show me the list.
Cao Pendant Quang Vinh had his first training session with the Vietnamese team (Photo: VFF).
When I confirmed the information, I smiled brightly because I was so happy. I took a lot of photos and sent them to my relatives. I didn't know the shirt number in advance, so when I received the shirt and saw that my number was 13, it felt very special."
Quang Vinh added that his mother cried with happiness. She told him to devote himself to the country.
After joining the Vietnam national team, Quang Vinh only had 10 days to adapt to the team. The Hanoi Police Club player said: “It is true that I only have 10 days to get used to the playing style, but I am confident that I can adapt quickly. I will do everything to contribute to the team.
Coach Kim Sang Sik is very good, he proactively asked me about my feelings and physical condition, which made me feel respected and trusted. All the players on the team talked to each other, were always cheerful and welcomed me like a family member. I felt very comfortable.
In the upcoming match against Malaysia, if he is allowed to play, Quang Vinh may face Dion Cools, the player he faced in the final of the 2024-2025 Southeast Asian Club Cup.
The 28-year-old defender commented: “Cools is a good player, with good defensive skills. If I play, it will be an interesting confrontation. Even if Van Vi starts, I believe it will be an attractive match.”
Also in the press conference, Quang Vinh talked about his friends Ousmane Dembele and Marcus Thuram - the duo who faced each other in the recent Champions League final.
“I am very happy for Dembele and PSG. A French club has waited too long to win the Champions League. But it is also sad for Marcus. I know he is very eager to win the championship and losing 0-5 is a very difficult result to accept,” the new player of the Vietnamese team shared.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/cao-quang-vinh-toi-chi-can-10-ngay-de-thich-nghi-voi-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-20250601200651232.htm
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