Kewell responds to the possibility of Hoang Hen joining the Vietnam national team.

Coach Harry Kewell admitted he "doesn't have any information to share" when asked about the possibility of Hoang Hen being called up to the Vietnam national team during the upcoming FIFA Days. This statement came immediately after Hanoi FC's 4-0 victory over PVF-CAND, in which Hoang Hen scored a brace.

Kewell was cautious when asked about the Vietnamese national team.

When asked to assess Hoang Hen's chances in the Vietnamese national team, coach Harry Kewell replied: "That's a difficult question. I don't have any information to share at the moment." The Australian coach's caution shows that he avoids making judgments beyond the available data, even though Hoang Hen has just made a significant impact with his performance.

Hanoi FC 4-0 PVF-CAND: Clear structure, maintained tempo.

Commenting on the team's collective performance, manager Harry Kewell said: “The whole team played very well. We had a clear structure, understood each other's playing style, and maintained the tempo throughout the match.” He emphasized the healthy internal competition that helped improve overall quality: “All the players are working hard to compete for a place… I’m pleased to see us defend well and control the game effectively.”

After four matches in charge, Kewell noted the adaptability of the Hanoi FC players: “I am surprised by the players' speed of adaptation. They understand and absorb my philosophy very quickly. I am impressed with how they think about the game because football is a sport of thinking, not just running on the field or playing instinctively.”

In Hoang Hen's case: time and protection are needed.

Regarding Hoang Hen personally, Kewell affirmed that he had never doubted the striker's fitness or ability: "I never said that Hen's fitness wasn't good enough... After a year without regular playing time, it's difficult to regain the feel for the ball and physical condition, especially in the style of play we are building." According to Kewell, rotation is necessary to protect both the individual and the team: "He needs more rest time and we have to protect the player, protect the team by making appropriate changes."

Hanoi FC's 2.5-month break and future plans.

After Round 11, the V-League will have a 2.5-month break to make way for FIFA Days and the SEA Games. Coach Kewell admitted: "As players or coaches, we are not used to such a long break." However, Hanoi FC has prepared for this special period: "We have a specific plan, we know what we need to do to be ready for the new season in the next 90 days. However, our focus remains on the next match."

Significance for the team internally

The 4-0 victory, along with Hoang Hen's brace, provided a positive psychological boost, but Kewell's message remained consistent: effectiveness comes from structure, tactical discipline, and healthy competition. With the fixture schedule about to be disrupted, these principles will be the foundation for the team to maintain its pace and cohesion, thereby optimizing what has been built in the first four games of the new era.