The Vietnamese team received 2 consecutive defeats against Indonesia, with scores of 0-1 (June 21.6 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium) and 0-3 (March 26.3, My Dinh Stadium). Many people find it difficult to understand Coach Troussier's way of using people.
When the Vietnamese team was in a deadlock situation and needed a breakthrough on the offensive front, coach Troussier did not give Quang Hai any chance. In both matches against Indonesia, the striker playing for Hanoi Police Club had to sit all the time on the bench.
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Coach Troussier explained that he only uses players to suit each match
Regarding not using a striker born in 1997, coach Troussier said at the press conference: "As head coach, who to use and how to comply with the fighting style is my final decision. Currently I have 25 players, of which 10 have not been selected. Depending on each opponent, I have my own fighting method and choose different personnel to change."
Quang Hai's representative - Mr. Michele Donato Fersini also appeared in the press conference room to watch coach Troussier. Mr. Fersini revealed that he called Quang Hai to ask about him and the striker expressed that he "didn't feel right".
“We must respect the head coach. But in the press conference, coach Troussier gave a reason that was difficult to understand," Mr. Fersini expressed.
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Quang Hai's representative - Mr. Michele Donato Fersini (left)" couldn't believe it when the player born in 1997 was not used for a single minute.
“In the first match against Indonesia, when I saw Quang Hai sitting on the bench, I was very sad. Today, I came here not only to watch the match but also to attend Quang Hai's wedding. When I saw him continue to be on the bench, I couldn't believe it," said the representative of the 27-year-old striker.
Quang Hai was sad when he sat on the bench in both matches of the Vietnamese team against Indonesia
Quang Hai hugged his face, clearly showing disappointment in the return match with Indonesia
Mr. Fersini commented: "This is something we see that is very different from 2 years ago, when coach Park Hang-seo was still leading. Many players are too young to bear the pressure of playing on the field. Looking at the situation of the match, we can see that only 20% is luck, and 80% is effort. Now, let's not talk about the match results anymore but look to the future. As a European, I feel that coach Troussier is having difficulty leading Vietnamese players."
