'I'm under pressure, the match with Indonesia is very fierce because I have to win'

In the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup, the Vietnamese team played very well but could not create a surprise against a strong opponent like Japan. No matter how positive the performance was, in the end, it was still a defeat and Coach Troussier's team currently has no points. Therefore, the match against Indonesia is very important, a good opportunity for the Vietnamese team to "open an account" at this biggest football tournament in Asia.

A victory against the archipelago nation will help coach Troussier and his team hope to advance to the round of 16. The French coach commented: “The match against Indonesia will be very special, but we have to look at the goal set for this tournament. The Vietnamese team aims to pass the group stage. Therefore, when meeting Indonesia, the goal of the Vietnamese team is 3 points. The Vietnamese team still has 6 more points, and clearly we still have the right to decide our own fate.

Coach Troussier admits he is under pressure before the match with Indonesia

Mr. Troussier added: "The match with Indonesia will certainly be fierce. Regardless of the result of this match, I want to emphasize that the tournament is not over yet. We understand that the match with Indonesia will be very different. It is a challenge both physically and mentally for the Vietnamese team. At this time, the Vietnamese team is actively preparing, training well and ready for the upcoming match."

Coach Troussier also admitted that he himself is facing certain pressure before the Vietnamese team plays the "decisive" match with Indonesia. The French coach said that it is the pressure to play well and achieve good results. "We have a lot of pressure, but all the players and members of the coaching staff of the Vietnamese team will turn that pressure into motivation for the match against Indonesia," Mr. Troussier emphasized.

Vietnam team aims to win all 3 points against Indonesia

Regarding the opponent Indonesia, Coach Troussier assessed: “Indonesia is an opponent in the same Southeast Asian region. They entered this tournament with a very different mindset. Therefore, we cannot compare them with 3 or 4 years ago. Both the Vietnamese and Indonesian teams have changed a lot in the past time. Currently, both teams are in the same situation. If Indonesia wants to qualify, they must beat Vietnam, so the opportunity is divided equally for both. However, I hope my team will achieve good results.”

When asked whether the Vietnamese team could win by a large margin against Indonesia, Mr. Troussier replied: “Why not? But the most important thing is still 3 points. Of course, if we can score many goals, the whole team will be very happy, but the most important thing is that we have to win.”

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