Coach Kim Sang Sik expressed: “First of all, I am very happy to be participating in this tournament with the players. I know that U23 Vietnam has won the championship twice, so there is a certain pressure in this tournament. My students and I will try to practice hard to achieve the best results.”
The Korean coach emphasized that to continue the success of the last two seasons, U23 Vietnam must compete with the spirit of considering each match as a final.
“My players and I always practice hard, practice tactics and ensure good physical condition. Every upcoming match is a final. I always set the highest goal and spirit to win every match,” said coach Kim Sang Sik.
Coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed the ambition of U23 Vietnam in this tournament (Photo: VFF).
Evaluating the competitors in the tournament, Coach Kim Sang Sik frankly mentioned U23 Thailand and U23 Indonesia: “U23 Thailand is a very strong team, the players have good individual skills. U23 Indonesia has impressive speed and physical strength. These are two formidable teams, capable of competing for the championship.”
However, the head coach of U23 Vietnam affirmed that he would not underestimate any opponent. “That is the best way to do it. My players and I hope to experience many things at the international level, different from domestic level,” he affirmed.
Sharing about his first time leading the Vietnam U23 team in an official tournament, coach Kim Sang Sik said: “The players are younger, more enthusiastic and ready to listen to instructions.
Over the past two weeks of training, I have seen that the players have the ability to learn quickly, build a good team, and at the same time show great passion and motivation. I look forward to their progress in each match.”
Coach Kim Sang Sik and his colleagues from U23 Laos and U23 Cambodia (Photo: VFF).
Closing the press conference, Coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed the championship goal of U23 Vietnam: "We set the highest goal in this tournament. The performance of the young players depends on their spirit and careful preparation. For me, every opponent deserves respect and needs to be carefully prepared."
Meanwhile, coach Ha Hyeokjun (U23 Laos) frankly admitted that his team was rated lower than U23 Vietnam and U23 Cambodia in all aspects. However, U23 Laos still came to the tournament with the determination to learn, improve themselves and create surprises.
“We have players who have played for both the national team and the U23 team. The goal is to improve their individual abilities and prepare for the future. Hopefully, this tournament will be a good foundation for Laos to develop and prepare for important upcoming tournaments such as the U23 Asian qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games,” coach Ha Hyeokjun shared.
The opening match of the Vietnam U23 team against U23 Laos will take place at 5:00 p.m. on July 19 at Patriot Stadium (Indonesia).
(Photo: VFF).
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/hlv-kim-sang-sik-dat-muc-tieu-vo-dich-giai-u23-dong-nam-a-2025-20250715160913828.htm
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