Duy Manh is haunted by the 'fire pan' Bukit Jalil

Duy Manh and his teammates wait for the flight to Malaysia on the morning of June 6. Photo: Tam Minh.

“Everyone knows that Bukit Jalil is a terrible stadium, their fans are crazy. Lasers can happen, but we are mentally prepared and focused on the psychological factor. Playing away always requires courage, especially in a tense match like this,” said captain Do Duy Manh about Bukit Jalil Stadium - the venue for the match between Vietnam and Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

On the morning of June 6, the Vietnamese team left for Malaysia to prepare for the official match against the host team. Having played at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Duy Manh clearly understands the heat and pressure from the stands of this stadium. However, the whole team has prepared both mentally and professionally before the match.

“The AFF 2018 final is an unforgettable memory. We understand the heat and pressure there, but the experience from 2018 will help us prepare better in terms of climate, weather and competitive spirit. Everyone is very united and wants to win against Malaysia. This is one of the most important matches in 2025 for the Vietnamese team and we understand that clearly,” Duy Manh continued.

The early flight left the players still sleepy. Photo: Tam Minh.

The player born in 1996 shared that despite the unfortunate injuries in the Vietnamese team, the whole team did not lose focus. The coaching staff also had plans to deal with the opponents, especially the naturalized players in the Malaysian squad.

“The research on the opponents was done quite early. The coaching staff has full information, professional parameters and video analysis of their players. When going to Malaysia, the coaches will definitely continue to monitor more closely to have a suitable plan. Southeast Asian football now has a naturalization policy for every team, and we are forced to adapt to that. But no matter who the opponent is, we will fight with all our might,” Duy Manh concluded.

In Malaysia, the Vietnamese team has 4 days to prepare for the official match. The goal of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team is to win all 3 points at Bukit Jalil Stadium.

Source: https://znews.vn/duy-manh-am-anh-voi-chao-lua-bukit-jalil-post1558633.html