Coach Popov denies leaving Thanh Hoa Club

" The news that I left Thanh Hoa Club to go to another country after this season is incorrect. They translated it wrong. My priority is to stay in Thanh Hoa. I have a commitment to Chairman Cao Tien Doan, and prioritize negotiating with him ," Coach Velizar Popov shared at the press conference after the match between Thanh Hoa and HAGL.

Thanh Hoa goalkeeper made a mistake that caused his team to lose the match.

Previously, a post appeared on a social media platform that was said to be by coach Velizar Popov. The post shared the Bulgarian coach's feelings. He expressed his desire to leave V.League at the end of the season. Mr. Popov's destination is bigger tournaments in Saudi Arabia, Europe or Brazil.

Coach Velizar Popov said: " I will only decide my future in May, which is 3 months before the contract with Thanh Hoa ends. I and the club's leadership have 3 months to think and make my decision. Actually, I can go to any club or country. But I am not in a hurry to make that decision. By May, I will have my answer ."

Coach Popov denied leaving Thanh Hoa Club at the end of the season.

Returning to the match against HAGL, Thanh Hoa FC played well but had to accept a 1-2 defeat at home. Goalkeeper Xuan Hoang made a basic mistake. He passed the ball to Joao Veras before the striker assisted Minh Vuong to score into an empty net.

Luiz Antonio equalized in the second half before Veras headed in from close range to seal the 2-1 result for HAGL. This defeat puts Thanh Hoa at risk of being left behind by the top teams.

" When the team plays well, if unfortunately we lose 1, 2 or 3 matches, then victory will come. But if the players do not play well, then it is a big problem. We have never played badly, today is the same. Thanh Hoa Club learns from mistakes, this is normal in football.

Today, the whole team did not finish well, partly because Rimario was suspended due to a penalty card. But I do not blame. I do not say that because Rimario was absent, Thanh Hoa lost the match. In the next match, we will try to do better, " said coach Popov.

Mai Phuong

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