The season has just begun for Hanoi FC

At the start of the 2025/26 season, Hanoi FC had a streak of 5 games without a win (2 draws, 3 losses) and was also eliminated from the National Cup. Poor results forced the capital team to part ways with coach Makoto Teguramori. But for those who have followed Hanoi FC for a long time, a slow start is almost a "habit" of this team. Because after that, they always rose strongly in the second phase.

Midfielder Do Hoang Hen is the new inspiration for Hanoi Club to revive.

From slow start to signs of revival

The arrival of Coach Kewell was a turning point. After a few weeks of working, the Australian strategist quickly made a clear mark by connecting well between foreign and domestic players, and importantly, building a new playing style based on the team's many years of foundation.

The 4-0 victory over the weak PVF-CAND team may not have been enough, but Hanoi FC still showed a familiar image: coherent ball control, organized pressing and diverse attacks. “The players understood each other better in their playing style, maintaining the tempo throughout the match. I was impressed with their speed of adaptation and football thinking,” said Coach Kewell about the signs of a bond between the new head coach and the players.

Besides the highlight of Coach Kewelll, the revival of Hanoi FC also bears the mark of naturalized midfielder Do Hoang Hen (Hendrio). After a period of training, Hen quickly integrated and became a new source of inspiration for the midfield.

“Coach Kewell understands us very well because he was once a world-class player. His attacking ideas are very creative, helping the whole team gain more confidence and put their trust in him,” Hen also had kind words for the new head coach of the team.

Under the guidance of Coach Kewell, some key players who were thought to have passed their prime have also been “revived”, especially Do Hung Dung. The vice-captain of Hanoi FC is regaining his confidence and ball control, returning to his role as a link-up playmaker in the controlling style of play that the Australian coach is aiming for.

Hanoi Club needs more young faces ready to shine.

However, the challenge for Coach Kewell is the issue of squad depth. Besides Nguyen Van Truong, who is famous in U23 Vietnam, Hanoi FC has almost no young faces ready to inherit the role of veterans like Van Quyet or Hoang Hen in the near future. To maintain the position of the top club in Vietnam, Hanoi FC needs to rebuild the system.

Opportunity to assert

In round 11, Hanoi FC will visit Thien Truong Stadium, meeting Nam Dinh FC - who are in decline after a series of disappointing matches. This is the right time for Coach Kewell and his team to confirm their comeback. A victory will help the capital team stay close to the top group and create a big morale boost for phase 2.

The season of Hanoi FC may have just begun. After the initial days of doubt, the Capital team is gradually finding its true self with a modern playing style and familiar fighting spirit.

If this momentum continues, the "Harry Kewell, Hoang Hen wind" may blow even stronger to open a new, promising chapter for Hanoi FC's journey in the 2025/26 season.

Source: https://znews.vn/mua-giai-gio-moi-bat-dau-voi-clb-ha-noi-post1600226.html