SLNA head coach shares about the chances of new foreign players to play in the opening match of V.League 2025/26

According to the captain ofLam River Nghe An, the team is having the best force for the first away match. "We have full force for this match. The players are all energetic, ready to take the field with the highest determination", Mr. Phan Nhu Thuat affirmed.

Notably, the appearance of 3 new foreign players is the highlight that many fans are interested in. Sharing about the integration ability of these faces, SLNA's head coach said: "The new foreign players are in the process of adapting. Although they have not yet fully grasped the common playing style, they have shown a serious training spirit and potential to contribute to the team. I believe that, as the season progresses, they will gradually demonstrate their abilities."

When asked about the possibility of the new players playing in the opening match, Mr. Thuat left the door open: “The three new players who have just arrived at Vinh Stadium are all very eager to show themselves. It is highly likely that they will be given the opportunity to participate in the match against PVF-CAND.”

SLNA's opponent, PVF-CAND, is a big unknown when it comes to the V.League for the first time. Coach Phan Nhu Thuat said: "PVF-CAND is a newly promoted team, so there is not much information and data about them. Regarding their playing style, apart from watching the matches in the First Division last season, we have not fully grasped it. However, they have added many new faces of quite good quality, especially foreign players. This will certainly be a significant challenge."

In addition to the force factor, the Nghe An coach also emphasized the fighting spirit before the opening match of the season. “The opening match of the season always brings certain difficulties and pressure. However, the whole team is in high spirits. We will compete with concentration, tactical discipline and aim for the best results,” coach Phan Nhu Thuat shared.

In addition, the support of fans continues to be considered a great source of strength for SLNA. “Nghe An fans are always a great source of motivation for the team. Although playing away, I believe there will be many Song Lam Nghe An fans coming to cheer us on. This is a source of pride and also a responsibility for us to play our best and contribute beautiful matches. I hope that this season, the audience will continue to support and cheer for the team to have more strength to overcome challenges,” Mr. Thuat emphasized.

With careful preparation in terms of both force and spirit, and the support of fans, SLNA enters the new season with the determination to create a favorable start. The match against PVF-CAND promises to be an emotional match, opening up many expectations for the Nghe team in V-League 2025/26.