Tien Linh confidently returns to Vietnam national team, announces surprise for Indonesia

"The upcoming match will be very tough, not only because of the weather but also the number of spectators," said striker Nguyen Tien Linh about the upcoming match of the Vietnamese team. He and his teammates will face Indonesia at an away stadium with a capacity of nearly 80,000 people. Tien Linh said that this is one of the big challenges for the Vietnamese team.

The striker of Binh Duong club said: " If this stadium is full, it will be twice as big as My Dinh stadium. Facing a team with an annoying playing style and a large audience is a huge challenge for the Vietnamese team. Just thinking about them singing the national anthem together makes my heart beat faster. However, I have mentally prepared myself, in my upcoming return I will have many surprises for Indonesia."

Tien Linh returns to the Vietnam national team.

Tien Linh was not in the Vietnam squad for the most recent tournament - the 2023 Asian Cup - due to injury. At that time, the Vietnam team lost 0-1 to Indonesia in a deadlocked match. Tien Linh's return this time could significantly increase the strength of the Vietnam team as he is one of the players who has the chance to score against the team from the archipelago.

"After a year with countless difficulties, I thought a lot about the playing style not only at the club but also at the national team. Currently, I have regained my confidence and the best feeling for the ball, looking forward to the two upcoming difficult and important matches. Hopefully, my team and I will complete the goal," Tien Linh said.

Tien Linh's teammate Nham Manh Dung also shared the same determination before the match against Indonesia. The Viettel Club striker was not afraid of the enthusiastic atmosphere created by tens of thousands of spectators at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia).

"We are all professional players, competing internationally a lot. Playing in a big stadium with many enthusiastic fans like Indonesia is also a big challenge, but experience in the field is an advantage for the Vietnamese team to play well and stay calm," said Nham Manh Dung.

Phuong Mai

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