SLNA captain confident of overcoming Binh Dinh Club at National Cup

PV:Hello Van Khanh, how do you rate the team's performance in the first two matches of the season against Saigon FC and B. Binh Duong?

Center back Van Khanh:After the first two rounds of V.League 2020, the team had relatively good results. The whole team was very satisfied and we were not subjective, but we also considered it a springboard to move towards the remaining journey which was predicted to be very difficult. After the social distancing period ended, the team focused and prepared very well.

PV:Can you reveal what those preparations were like?

Center back Hoang Van Khanh:During this period, we have completed and improved a lot from the physical and tactical training plans for the whole season. Coach Ngo Quang Truong and the SLNA coaching staff also let us open the tape, review the first two matches and draw experiences to supplement and analyze for the whole team.

SLNA is witnessing quite a few injury cases. Photo: Xuan Thuy

PV:Currently, there are 8 different players injured including Phan Van Duc, Pham Xuan Manh, Nguyen Quang Tinh, Vuong Quoc Trung... How will their absence affect the team's upcoming plans?

Center back Hoang Van Khanh: TheThe absence of Phan Van Duc or Pham Xuan Manh does not cause too many difficulties for the whole team. Of course, Phan Van Duc not being able to play is unlucky, a big loss for the team, but it will be an opportunity for other players.

I believe the young players will seize this opportunity to show themselves. On the other hand, Duc's injury is not too serious, I hope he will recover in time to play in the upcoming match against Binh Dinh or the match against SHB Da Nang.

PV:In your opinion, there are many players in the team who are injured, is the cause from the pitch?

Center back Van Khanh:Although there are many injuries, the injuries of SLNA players are not too serious. In the past time, we have been training with a relatively high volume, so injuries or minor pains are understandable. SLNA's coaching staff has adjusted the training program to reduce the players' inertia and our peak performance will be the match against Binh Dinh Club.

SLNA captain and his teammates are eager to compete again. Photo: Xuan Thuy

PV:With the upcoming opponent being Binh Dinh Club, how do you rate this team currently playing in the First Division?

Center back Van Khanh:Binh Dinh FC is not a V.League team, but this year they have invested heavily to get promoted, with many experienced V.League players returning to join. In particular, Binh Dinh has coach Nguyen Duc Thang, a good coach of Vietnamese football.

We will respect our opponents, play offensively and try to win to bring joy to our fans after a period without football.

PV:This year, V.League will take place with a new format, higher competition frequency than before, is that a change?return to a team like SLNA or not?

Center back Van Khanh:Having to compete with such a high frequency and continuously is also an obstacle for SLNA, but it is also a common difficulty for any team. However, this year SLNA has a group of young and eager players. I hope that the youth will help SLNA compete well in different tournaments.

SLNA captain has high hopes for his teammate Tuan Tai. Photo: Xuan Thuy

PV:In the recent friendly match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, striker Ho Tuan Tai scored 3 goals. Before the new season, he also played quite well. How do you rate Tuan Tai's form at the moment?

Center back Van Khanh:After overcoming the psychological pressure, Ho Tuan Tai is trying very hard, is mentally comfortable and has matured a lot. In the first two matches of V.League 2020, Tuan Tai did not score but he still played very well. I believe that this will be the season where Tuan Tai can flourish, reach maturity and score many goals, even return to the national team.

PV:So what about the foreign players, compared to your former teammates who have left SLNA, how do you rate the three players Gustavo, Peter and Sosseh?

Center back Van Khanh:Last year, Memovic and Olaha were very good players. However, it is difficult to assess the real quality of SLNA's new foreign players at this time. Because they have never played in V.League and have just played for SLNA. They need more time to adapt and I hope they will play better in each match.

PV: Thank you Van Khanh!

Official match schedule for the first leg of Song Lam Nghe An at V.League 2020

(Baonghean.vn) - After a period of suspension of the National Football Championship, Nghe An Newspaper sends to you the official match schedule announced by VPF, updated on May 16 of Song Lam Nghe An Club, first leg of V.League 2020.