Myanmar coach: 'Vietnam is the strongest team in the tournament and will win the 2024 ASEAN Cup'

Myanmar head coach Myo Hlaing Win said: “This is the last match of the ASEAN Cup group stage, very important for both teams. We try to win even though we know this match is very difficult and the opponent is strong. However, Myanmar is well prepared and ready to play with all its might against the Vietnamese team."

Regarding the Vietnamese team having naturalized player Nguyen Xuan Son, coach Myo Hlaing Win said: “We know that Vietnam has many quality players, not just Nguyen Xuan Son. Vietnamese players also have a lot of experience, so the Myanmar team does not focus on any individual of the opponent but studies the entire Vietnamese team. Tomorrow's match will definitely be very interesting.”

Before the match against Vietnam, Myanmar had a very important victory when hosting Laos at home. This result helped coach Myo Hlaing Win's team to be much more confident before the final match of the group stage.

“I hope my players have the same fighting spirit as the victory over Laos. In that match, we were supported by the fans, which gave the team confidence. I would like to thank the players for their fighting spirit and performance on the field. We are preparing carefully for the match against Vietnam,” coach Myo Hlaing Win affirmed.

Evaluating the Vietnamese team, the Myanmar captain said: "This tournament we have met many strong teams, and now we face Vietnam. As I said, Myanmar does not focus on one player but on the whole opponent team. Vietnam is a strong team, the Philippines is also strong, the techniques and ball deployment of the two teams are different. We brought here the strongest squad."

“Last August, we met Thanh Hoa club of Vietnam and lost. Ngoc Tan is a good player, but we are not focusing on anyone, playing for the national team and the club is different,” coach Myo Hlaing Win added.

Regarding the absence of key player Maung Maung Lwin due to suspension, coach Myo Hlaing Win did not seem worried: "He is an important player of the team but I have a replacement plan. Myanmar has the best preparation for the match against the Vietnamese team."

“As I said, this is an important match, and we want to get 3 points. I believe Myanmar will try to do this. All teams are aiming to win the championship. Vietnam is the strongest team in the tournament. I think they will win the ASEAN Cup 2024,” coach Myo Hlaing Win concluded.
The match between Vietnam and Myanmar will take place at 8:00 p.m. on December 21 at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho)./.