Head coach of SLNA and Viettel encouraged Que Ngoc Hai after the penalty
(Baonghean.vn) - The draw result did not satisfy both coaches. Coach Nguyen Duc Thang felt that this was an acceptable result while on the other side, the Korean coach also considered 1 point not too bad against a team like SLNA.
Coach Nguyen Duc Thang praised his students and Que Ngoc Hai.
"Today, my students played with great effort and created some opportunities but could not take advantage of them. In my opinion, Que Ngoc Hai played well for Viettel and limited the activities of SLNA strikers, including Olaha." – SLNA head coach opened the press conference.
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| SLNA has its second consecutive draw. Photo: Tien Dung |
Coach Duc Thang thanked the fans who came to the stadium in large numbers to cheer for SLNA: "I believe the fans are satisfied with what we showed on the field. Getting 1 point away from home is also a satisfying thing."
When asked about Phan Van Duc's injury recovery status? Coach Duc Thang could not have a definite answer: "It is very difficult to say anything in advance. Currently, the doctors are still helping Phan Van Duc to have the best recovery. It all depends on his own efforts. Phan Van Duc may return in 1 week, but it could also be 2 or 3 weeks."
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| Coach Nguyen Duc Thang did not forget to encourage his former student Que Ngoc Hai. Photo: Hoan Minh |
After the unfortunate draw against Viettel, SLNA has 15 points and continues to rank 3rd on the overall table regardless of the results of the 2 late matches of round 8.
Currently, SLNA is only 1 point behind the second-placed team, Saigon FC. However, coach Nguyen Duc Thang believes that the Nghe An team's ranking can be even better when the key players return.
"The V.League has only gone through 8 rounds. In the coming time, when some key players return from injury and are in their best form, we hope to improve our ranking," coach Duc Thang confidently said.
Coach Lee Heung Sil advises Que Ngoc Hai to be careful with public opinion
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| Coach Lee Heung Sil. Photo: Goal |
"Que Ngoc Hai is an experienced player with good skills, but because of the 4-match penalty, he has a psychological burden. Ngoc Hai works very hard on the training ground. In the past time, he has received a lot of public attention. I hope he will develop himself further" - Coach Lee Heung Sil
The Korean strategist also said that Ngoc Hai needs to be careful with every action while being the captain of the Vietnamese team: "He has many fans. I also told him to be careful on the field, even with the smallest action."
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| Viettel is a team with strength and ambition. Photo: zing.vn |
Coach Lee Heung Sil reaffirmed that he still needs more time: "I am under pressure to help Viettel improve their performance. I need a whole process. It's a pity that we couldn't score a goal. I hope the attack will try harder," said his compatriot, Coach Park, before leaving the press conference room.
In the next round, Viettel will continue to play at home to welcome HAGL, while SLNA will travel to Hai Phong to play away at Lach Tray Stadium.
