Coach Tran Minh Chien did not hold a press conference because Binh Dinh's situation was too 'sad': What did the assistant say?

After Binh Dinh Club's 0-1 loss to Ho Chi Minh City team, head coach Tran Minh Chien asked not to attend the press conference due to health reasons.

Binh Dinh Club's spirit declines

On the evening of June 15, Binh Dinh Club had a relatively weak and disadvantaged match at Thong Nhat Stadium and lost 0-1 to Ho Chi Minh City Club in the penultimate round of V-League 2024-2025. This defeat caused the martial arts team to fall to the bottom of the table. With only 21 points and having to face Hanoi Club in the final round, Binh Dinh Club is almost certain to be relegated.

Coach Tran Minh Chien (white shirt) unexpectedly did not attend the press conference after the match.

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At the post-match press conference, assistant coach Tran Hung Cuong attended instead of coach Tran Minh Chien. Mr. Cuong shared: "Our head coach did not attend due to health reasons. He authorized me to attend the press conference." Before that, Mr. Chien was still present in the coaching cabin with Technical Director Bui Doan Quang Huy to direct the players.

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Assistant Cuong added about the current situation at Binh Dinh Club: "Overall, we are disappointed because we did not get a good result in this match. We still have a chance in theory. In the last match, we have to encourage the players so that they can play their best in the last match. The players' spirit is declining a lot. As for letting Mac Hong Quan play as striker from the start instead of Rivas, it is purely a professional matter. The decision maker is head coach Tran Minh Chien."

Coach Phung Thanh Phuong is satisfied

On the other side of the front line, coach Phung Thanh Phuong breathed a sigh of relief when Ho Chi Minh City FC officially stayed in the league with 28 points. He shared: "Our goal of staying in the league has been achieved. I have kept my promise to the club's leaders and the city's leaders. In this match, I told the players to be patient, focused and the opportunities will come slowly. In this match, I also had the return of some attacking players. Thanks to that, the tactics were operated more easily."

When asked about retaining key players for next season, Coach Phung Thanh Phuong said that Ho Chi Minh City Club will sit down and work with the players. At the same time, he revealed that the "Red Battleship" has a plan to create playing conditions for young players in the future.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hlv-tran-minh-chien-khong-hop-bao-vi-tinh-canh-cua-binh-dinh-qua-u-buon-tro-ly-noi-gi-18525061519344878.htm