At the press conference before the match against the Malaysian team taking place at noon on June 9 in Kuala Lumpur, coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed that despite facing many difficulties, the Vietnamese team still tried to maximize their collective strength, determined to achieve the best result in this important match.
Speaking to the press, Coach Kim Sang Sik admitted that the match against Malaysia will be one of the most difficult challenges for the Vietnamese team in Group F. “Although this is only the first leg, in order to reach the goal of participating in the final of the 2027 Asian Cup, we determined that this is an important and perhaps the most difficult match. The Vietnamese team will use all their abilities and promote collective strength to aim for victory,” Coach Kim Sang Sik emphasized.
The Korean strategist said that the Malaysian team has changed a lot with the appearance of 7 new naturalized players and 18 names that the Vietnamese coaching staff has never known. "This makes the process of evaluating and analyzing tactics more difficult, but the whole team has prepared carefully and is ready to face all challenges," said coach Kim Sang Sik.
Assessing the changes of the Malaysian team, coach Kim Sang Sik said that the opponent's addition of many quality naturalized players has brought great challenges to Vietnam. However, he still believes in the preparation and solidarity of the whole team: "Football is a sport with many surprises. The final result will depend on the preparation and efforts of each team. I hope the players will maintain a positive spirit and maximize their abilities in the upcoming match."
Recalling his experience leading the ASEAN All Stars team to defeat Manchester United in a friendly match despite only having one day of preparation, Coach Kim Sang Sik said that football always contains unexpected elements and unpredictable results, but confidence and good preparation will help Vietnamese players be ready to face the challenge.
For his part, captain Do Duy Manh also shared his determination to overcome the pressure at Bukit Jalil Stadium, where he played in the 2018 AFF Cup final and most recently in a friendly match against Manchester United and the Southeast Asian All-Stars. “I understand the heat and enthusiasm of the Malaysian audience. My teammates and I need to try to overcome the pressure from the home crowd, try to stay calm to play well and fulfill the responsibilities assigned by the coaching staff.”
Duy Manh added that the Malaysian team has had many changes, from the coach to the players. “According to the information I know, the other team has 17-18 naturalized players as well as players playing abroad. They are all very high-quality players. Surely tomorrow's match will not be an easy match for us. But we also have our own determination and goals. We will prepare the best to be able to get the best results in tomorrow's match,” Duy Manh emphasized.
In Group F, Vietnam and Malaysia are considered two direct competitors for the only ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup Finals. After the first round, Vietnam temporarily leads the group with a 5-0 victory over Laos, while Malaysia ranks second with a 2-0 victory over Nepal. Statistics show that in the past 11 years since the 2014 AFF Cup, Malaysia has never won against Vietnam, with 7 losses and 1 draw.
The match between Malaysia and Vietnam will take place at 9:00 p.m. on June 10 (local time, 8:00 p.m. Vietnam time) at Bukit Jalil Stadium.
Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/hlv-kim-sang-sik-dat-niem-tin-vao-hoc-tro-truoc-tran-dau-voi-malaysia-705005.html
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