SLNA Club leaders share about the issue of stopping the V.League 2021 tournament
(Baonghean.vn) - The epidemic situation in Vietnam is becoming increasingly complicated. In this situation, the Vietnam Football Federation has decided to stop the 2021 V.League tournament.
The suspension of the V.League tournament helps teams minimize financial losses, focus on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and have better preparation for the 2022 season. SLNA Club leaders completely agree with VFF's view of suspending the tournament. And hope that VFF will have optimal solutions to ensure the rights of clubs participating in the tournament.
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In recent times, SLNA has retained important players of the team. Photo: Duc Anh |
If the tournament is canceled, this is the best option for all clubs as well as suitable for the current situation of the Covid-19 epidemic raging across the country. While the whole country is struggling to fight the epidemic, football is also difficult to fully enjoy and SLNA understands that very well.
Stopping the tournament is also a good option to help SLNA Club reduce the cost of maintaining the team. “Currently, all teams are waiting for an official decision. I think the suspension of V.League 2021 is beneficial for SLNA. Firstly, we do not have to "bear" the salary fund until February-March 2022. Of course, I affirm that SLNA will still ensure the rights and lives of the players. In addition, the team also reduces maintenance costs from now until the new season takes place. Besides, the team saves on food costs and expenses incurred during training" - Mr. Truong Manh Linh said.
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Olaha is the latest player on trial at SLNA. Photo: Duc Anh |
SLNA is the team at the bottom of the V.League rankings. After 12 rounds, the Nghe team has 10 points and is 3 points ahead of the team above. Recently, SLNA has been transferred to a new sponsor and the yellow team has made positive changes. The club has continuously signed contracts with quality players. On the other hand, during the pandemic break, SLNA is the team that still maintains regular training. With such active preparation, the Nghe team is completely confident to stay in the league.
Regarding the plan that VFF proposed that there would be teams relegated, SLNA Club completely disagreed with this view because: “If the tournament stops, many matches will not take place. Teams still have opportunities, including us. So, how can SLNA be relegated? I have not seen anyone mention SLNA being relegated. That is of course not. That is not debatable. If anything, the teams will sit together to see whether to award the championship to HAGL or not and choose a team to compete in the continental tournament” - Mr. Truong Manh Linh affirmed.
Regarding the plan to maintain training and form for the players, Mr. Linh shared: “Actually, all the players stay in Vinh. We still go to the club as usual every day. The characteristics of Nghe An are also different from other localities. The players are all from here, living in Nghe An. When the team has a training plan, the players support it immediately.”
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SLNA is always ready for any situation and respects the decision of VFF. Photo: Duc Anh |
Looking forward to the new season, SLNA Club's Board of Directors will have specific plans to turn the club into a strong team in V.League, worthy of the fans' expectations.