The name Nguyen Cong Phuong is attracting special attention from experts and fans nationwide when it appears on the list of 23 players called up to the national team after nearly 2 years of absence.
Nguyen Cong Phuong said he needs to try harder to respond to the trust of the coaching staff and fans.
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Sharing with Thanh Nien Newspaper reporter, Cong Phuong said that the recent period was the time for him to look back at himself, focusing on training both physically and mentally. "When I learned that I was called back to the national team, I accepted that information with calmness and responsibility. This is a valuable opportunity and I understand that I need to try harder to respond to the trust of the coaching staff and fans. I will focus, train seriously and dedicate myself if given the opportunity," Cong Phuong said.
The National Cup qualifying match between Binh Phuoc Club and Ho Chi Minh City Youth Club on October 19, 2024 marked Cong Phuong's debut in the first division team. He scored the only goal, bringing victory to the home team. National team head coach Kim Sang-sik was also present in the stands, after the match he went directly to the field to shake hands and encourage him.
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Coach Kim Sang-sik personally went down to the field to congratulate and encourage Cong Phuong after the match between Binh Phuoc Club and Ho Chi Minh City Youth Club.
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"Coach Kim Sang-sik not only watched but also personally went down to the field to congratulate, which made me really feel his closeness, sincerity and very positive support spirit towards the players. I believe that it is not only an encouragement for me but also a great source of encouragement for the players playing in the first division," Cong Phuong shared.
Despite having to sit out for nearly 2 months due to injury, Cong Phuong still maintained his form with 7 goals, leading the list of top scorers this season, equal to teammate Tu Nhan.
Cong Phuong said that if he has the opportunity to play, he will devote himself to the fans and the national team.
PHOTO: BINH PHUOC CLUB
Faced with great expectations from fans and the media when returning to the national team, Cong Phuong admitted that pressure is inevitable. "Receiving attention means greater responsibility. But I consider it an inevitable part of professional football. I choose to face the pressure with effort, the best preparation and keeping a stable spirit."
He said he would not set any big goals or make any specific promises, but would just focus on each training session and each match. "If given the opportunity to play, I will play with everything I have - for the fans, for the national team's colors," Cong Phuong affirmed.
Mr. Pham Huong Son, Chairman of Binh Phuoc Club, often encourages Nguyen Cong Phuong after each match.
PHOTO: BINH PHUOC CLUB
Previously, on May 22, head coach Kim Sang-sik officially announced the list of the Vietnamese team to prepare for the match against Malaysia, within the framework of the second match of Group F - the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.
This call-up list includes 23 players.
Goalkeepers: Nguyen Filip, Nguyen Dinh Trieu, Tran Trung Kien
Defenders: Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Bui Tien Dung, Truong Tien Anh, Nguyen Thanh Chung, Do Duy Manh, Pham Xuan Manh, Nguyen Van Vi
Midfielders: Nguyen Quang Hai, Khuat Van Khang, Nguyen Duc Chien, Nguyen Hai Long, Vo Hoang Minh Khoa, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Chau Ngoc Quang
Forwards: Nguyen Tien Linh, Pham Tuan Hai, Dinh Thanh Binh, Nguyen Cong Phuong.
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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nguyen-cong-phuong-toi-tro-lai-voi-su-binh-tinh-trach-nhiem-va-khat-khao-cong-hien-185250523134921053.htm
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