Even though eliminated from the Champions League, we still have to give our best.

" Hanoi FC must dedicate our identity to the audience. Even though we were eliminated from the C1 Cup, we still have to dedicate our best professional quality. In the V.League, we still set the highest goal. In this difficult period, we try to play well in each match. Each match is like a final," said coach Le Duc Tuan at a press conference before the match between Hanoi FC and Wuhan Three Towns (China).

Hanoi FC appointed Mr. Dinh The Nam as interim head coach. However, the former U23 Vietnam coach has not met the regulations of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Pro level certification. Therefore, Hanoi FC still registered Coach Le Duc Tuan as head coach in the Asian arena.

Coach Le Duc Tuan considers every match of Hanoi FC as a final.

After the first 3 matches in the AFC Champions League group stage, Hanoi FC has not won any points. Nguyen Van Quyet and his teammates lost to Pohang Steelers, Urawa Red Diamonds and Wuhan Three Towns. The representative of V.League has a hard time competing for a place in the next round.

"We have lost 3 matches in the AFC Champions League, so our chances of advancing are not high. In the near future, the team will face a tight schedule, so we discussed and decided to rotate the squad to best suit our needs. We will combine young and experienced players in the team," said coach Le Duc Tuan.

Hanoi FC has suffered five consecutive defeats. This is the longest losing streak in the history of the team. The situation became even more difficult for the capital team when they lost four players: Do Duy Manh, Dao Van Nam, Joel Tagueu and Marcao for various reasons.

" We have to rotate the defense. Young players will fill the gap left. The coaching staff will choose suitable players for tomorrow's match, " said Mr. Le Duc Tuan.

Also attending the press conference, center back Nguyen Thanh Chung emphasized: " I have been with the team for 8-9 years. This period of time is not too bad. We have encountered more difficult times. We will join hands together to win. At home, we try to get points, the best is 3 points ."

The match between Hanoi FC and Wuhan Three Towns takes place at 7:00 p.m. on November 8 at Hang Day Stadium.

Van Hai

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