Coach Vu Hong Viet and Nam Dinh midfielder 'talk tough': 'Gamba Osaka is extremely strong, but there will be surprises'

Nam Dinh Club wants to spring a surprise.

Nam Dinh FC will play their third match in Group F of the AFC Champions League 2, with an away game against Gamba Osaka (Japan).

After two matches, Coach Vu Hong Viet's team is second in Group F with 6 points, having won against Ratchaburi (3-1) and Eastern (1-0). Gamba Osaka also has 6 points, but is in first place due to a better goal difference than Nam Dinh.

HLV Vũ Hồng Việt và trung vệ Nam Định 'nói cứng': 'Gamba Osaka cực mạnh, nhưng sẽ có bất ngờ'- Ảnh 1. — Coach Vu Hong Viet

At the press conference before the match taking place tomorrow (October 22nd) in Osaka, coach Vu Hong Viet affirmed that the match against the Japanese team is very important, as the two teams are competing for the top spot.

"This is an important match, because both we and our opponents are competing for the top spot in the group, having both secured two wins previously," coach Vu Hong Viet assessed. In the AFC Champions League this season, Nam Dinh FC has built a team entirely of foreign players. The Vietnamese representative has 13 foreign players, always fielding 10 or 11 foreign players to enhance the quality of the squad.

According to coach Vu Hong Viet, Gamba Osaka is a very strong team, capable of passing the ball, controlling possession, and overwhelming their opponents.

"I am very impressed with Gamba Osaka's midfield. They possess two extremely high-quality central midfielders. In addition, their attack has a very dangerous domestic striker wearing the number 7 jersey. These are the names we need to pay attention to in this match," coach Vu Hong Viet shared.

HLV Vũ Hồng Việt và trung vệ Nam Định 'nói cứng': 'Gamba Osaka cực mạnh, nhưng sẽ có bất ngờ'- Ảnh 2. — Center-back Lucas Alves is a cornerstone of the defense.

Central defender Lucas Alves emphasized: "Teams from the J-League are all very strong, and Gamba Osaka is no exception. We have some experience facing Japanese representatives, having played against Sanfreece Hiroshima last season. It won't be easy, but Nam Dinh will give their all in tomorrow's match."

Gamba Osaka is one of the most traditional football clubs in Japan, with 16 championships of all kinds (including 2 J-League 1 titles). The Japanese representative is the strongest team in Group F and is almost certain to secure a place in the round of 16.

With their physique and strength comparable to European and American teams, Nam Dinh FC is capable of causing difficulties for Gamba Osaka if they adopt a strategic approach, knowing their strengths and weaknesses and choosing the right time to counter-attack.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hlv-vu-hong-viet-va-trung-ve-nam-dinh-noi-cung-gamba-osaka-cuc-manh-nhung-se-co-bat-ngo-185251021123759229.htm