Coach Troussier: I am eagerly waiting for the opening match against the Laos team.
(Baonghean.vn) - Speaking at the press conference before the opening match at SEA Games 32, Coach Troussier said that U22 Vietnam is ready for tomorrow's match.
Tomorrow (April 30), U22 Vietnam will enter the 32nd SEA Games with the first match against U22 Laos. Coach Troussier assessed that all teams have prepared well and are aiming to win the 32nd SEA Games.
"We are very happy to be participating in the 32nd SEA Games. We will play the best football we can. This is the result of the past two months of preparation, so we are eagerly waiting for the opening match tomorrow," coach Troussier opened the press conference before the tournament.
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| Coach Troussier attends a press conference before the group stage of SEA Games 32. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Before the press conference, coach Philippe Troussier finalized the list of 20 players for the 32nd SEA Games. Talking about the personnel issue in U22 Vietnam, the French coach said: "Finalizing the list of 20 players is not an easy decision. This group of players is of high quality. I chose them not only based on their individual abilities and qualities, but also on their versatility.
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| Coach of Laos U22 Team and coach Troussier. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Of which, 9 players in this group of 20 are under 20 years old. Of course, I do not judge by age. I judge players based on ability and balance in the squad. This is the youngest squad of Vietnam to participate in the SEA Games. I consider this a good generation, with balance in age and balance in selection."
"I am very satisfied with the welcome in Cambodia. Everything is fine, basic food for the players, the field is acceptable. At the Phnom Penh hotel, we can meet players from other teams. It is the atmosphere of a sports festival," said the French strategist.
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| Head coaches of the teams are excited before the opening match. Photo: Hai Hoang |
"In terms of team strength, rankings only exist on paper. In football, results must be shown on the field. To me, the teams at the SEA Games are equally strong, because they all prepare carefully for this tournament.
U22 Vietnam has its own plan. Now ask any coach participating in the tournament, they all want to win, want to win the championship. Like me, throughout my career I lost more than I won, but that's football. That's very normal. A tournament like this is a good opportunity to develop regional football," coach Philippe Troussier concluded.
