Coach Park Hang-seo answers about the reason for eliminating Van Quyet and choosing Hoang Thinh

Injury problems of the players

“Recently, the V.League has entered its final stage, and some players have been injured. The teams have talked about this. The majority of the players are valuable resources. When they are selected, injuries arise during training and competition. With injured players, we know what to do, and we will try to treat them until the last day before returning them to the club.

The problem is that when we send the injured player back to the club, the treatment is not complete. That is what is happening. I always instruct the doctors to inform the club doctor about the player's injury. Also, the recovery time, what is the recovery process.

Many Vietnamese players are injured. Photo: Trung Kien

I know that the players who are called up to the national team are important players for the club, so if they cannot play, it will be a loss for the club. I hope that the clubs will sympathize with us on this issue. The medical team is doing their best to prevent injuries and treat injured players well. That is the truth."

Review of Malaysian opponents

“Mr. Lee (assistant) was the one who went to watch the Malaysia vs UAE match. I watched this match on video. Their coach was still the same but changed some players. I saw that Malaysia's attack was much sharper than in the AFF Cup. My conclusion is that their attack was stronger than in the AFF Cup.

I'm thinking a lot. The opponent has already analyzed our strategy and tactics. Once our plan is exposed, they will find a way to counter it. But we can't change everything. We try to change the exposed areas as quickly as possible and make the opponent confused. They know a lot about our players. Should we change to new players?

I'm thinking and don't know how. But overall, it can't be changed. We're just trying to innovate the exposed areas. We also have to calculate their weaknesses to attack them. Currently, we're analyzing how the Malaysian team is different from the AFF Cup, which players to change, and how many. We also have to wait until the Hanoi FC players return, then we can take advantage of them."

Coach Park Hang-seo summoned Nguyen Manh and Xuan Manh of SLNA back to the national team. Graphics: Trung Kien

About the criteria for selecting players for the national team

“Every coach has a criteria. I have my criteria, about 10 criteria. The first factor is the player's ability. The second is the ability to operate tactics. The third is the ability to understand and receive tactics and the physical problem. The physical problem depends on the different requirements of the position. And of course there is mental strength. Mentally there is the factor of the ability to get along.

Currently, V.League is taking place, so we can see if the players are in peak form. That is why every week I have to send someone to watch them play. The national team is currently playing a 3-4-3 formation. The players need time to adapt and learn. This formation is different from the formation that the players are playing at the club. Therefore, it takes time to understand. Important positions need even more time.

Regarding Vo Huy Toan, I know this player's history well. He participated in the SEA Games. This player is talented and I have been consulted by Vietnamese coaches and assistants. Huy Toan has just recovered and returned to play. I have followed him and found him to be capable. I want to say that the door to the national team is always equal and open to everyone. Of course, it is not because they played well before that we have to choose today. We have to rely on their performance."

Reason for not selecting Van Quyet for the national team

“Van Quyet is a talented player. The tactics of the club and the national team are different. I am sure that Van Quyet will still have a chance when he comes here. However, just because he plays well at the club does not mean he will play well on the national team. Previously, some people asked me why I did not choose the top scorer. But I said, I have many criteria, in which the ability to accept new tactics is very important.

Striker Nguyen Van Quyet continues to be absent from the national team. Photo: VFF

An attacking player must also know how to defend. That is one of the criteria to be on the national team. I would like to say frankly, this issue should not be put in the direction that Van Quyet and I have personal problems. Outside, I always respect Van Quyet, and I always consider him a talented player."

Coach Park Hang-seo talks about Mac Hong Quan

"I heard that Mac Hong Quan is originally a striker. If he plays in a 3-4-3 formation with the national team, he cannot play as a midfielder. There are two types of strikers. The first is a striker. This is a striker who doesn't move much, choosing a position to carry out his tasks. The second is a striker who runs all over the field. I see Mac Hong Quan following the striker model. I will test him in the striker position to see how it goes. I'm afraid that saying this will make other strikers nervous. As for midfielders, I think Mac Hong Quan is not suitable for this style of play."

Coach Park Hang-seo explains the recall of Ngo Hoang Thinh and some new players

"When choosing players who were members and new, we depend a lot on the advice of the assistants. We study their history, their injury process... Because this time the training period is long, I bring new players up to see how they are, focusing the best resources for the team. If there are only 3 days, it will be difficult because a new player has to adapt to the tactical scheme. Whether playing in a big or small tournament, the most important player must be on the field. I am worried about Cong Phuong's position."

Midfielder Ngo Hoang Thinh is a notable face in this training session. Photo: Duc Anh

About the World Cup goal of Vietnamese football

"I am the head coach but I cannot say for sure whether I am prepared or not for the World Cup goal. For this, the Vietnamese Federation and Government must develop a detailed plan. And based on this plan, the head coach will implement it.

As the head coach of the national team, I say it frankly, we are not ready for the World Cup goal. We must have a long-term plan for personnel. I cannot prepare alone. The Government and the Federation are planning to prepare. The head coach's task is to properly implement the plan set by the Government and the Federation. I think we must prepare quickly for the World Cup goal."

Coach Park Hang-seo is not happy when talking about the contract with VFF

"Don't talk about the contract anymore. I have authorized my agent to do it. We will renegotiate as soon as possible. My task is to focus on the matches. I can confirm this for sure. I am a professional coach. This is my job. We still have to talk about money, but money is not everything. I made it clear to my agent when negotiating like that.

The most important thing for me is that the negotiator must be able to tell me my vision and strategy for the future... I have made it clear to my agent. I am afraid that people will say that my signing the contract is related to money. I only care about how I will work next. If we do not talk about the contract, I am happy. My family and I are living happily here. I am happy and working happily!"

Why is Southeast Asia helpless against Coach Park Hang-seo's 3-4-3 formation?

(Baonghean.vn) – Based on the advantages and disadvantages of the 3-4-3 formation, we can easily see why Coach Park Hang-seo is loyal to his personnel choices. And this style of play is making Southeast Asia, even Asia, unable to find a solution.