Coach Phan Nhu Thuat: 'We have determined that we will have to compete to avoid relegation'

After a series of 5 matches without knowing the taste of victory, Song Lam Nghe An is in free fall on the V.League 2023/2024 rankings. And with a 2-0 loss to the home team Cong An Ha Noi in round 15 of V-League 2023/2024 last night, April 4, coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team is likely to be in the "red light" group.

Speaking after this defeat, coach Phan Nhu Thuat said: "We have determined that we will have to compete to avoid relegation. The players will fight with all their might, everything is not yet decided in this relegation race. Therefore, Song Lam Nghe An must continue to make efforts."

Evaluating this match, the captain of the Nghe An team said: "Before conceding the first goal, Song Lam Nghe An played very well. After that, we had to push up the squad, leaving gaps for the opponent to exploit. Because the deadline for adding more players has expired, we will play with our current squad. Play as we have. After this match, we will find weaknesses to overcome, hoping for better results in the next match."

Meanwhile, coach Kiatisuk of the Hanoi Police Club explained the reason for not using two Nghe An players, Phan Van Duc and Ho Van Cuong, in this match. “Phan Van Duc is an idol at Song Lam Nghe An, the leaders wanted him to play, but I showed respect for his old team so I gave the opportunity to someone else. The same goes for Ho Van Cuong, who was on loan from Song Lam Nghe An so he did not play against his old team”./.