Nguyen Cong Phuong: I always know how to balance between family and career
(Baonghean.vn) - In an interview before the October 29 training session of the Vietnam National Team, striker Cong Phuong frankly shared his views on his personal life as well as the training plan of the Vietnam National Team, preparing for the two home matches against Japan.
PV: Hello Cong Phuong, first of all, congratulations on your promotion. Can you share a little about your private life and how it affects your training and competition?
Nguyen Cong Phuong:I am a person who always has a clear distinction between family and career. Although I am married, it does not affect my career because Phuong has to balance the two issues.
PV: Returning to the two upcoming matches in November 2021, perhaps after quite a long time, the Vietnamese team will have the opportunity to play at home with the cheers of the audience. How do Cong Phuong and his teammates feel?
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Nguyen Cong Phuong was interviewed before the training session on October 29. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Nguyen Cong Phuong:When hearing the news that spectators could enter the stadium to cheer, Phuong and the whole team were very excited because it had been a long time since the team had played at home and had spectators. That was a source of motivation for Phuong and the whole team to try their best and show their abilities.
PV: After four matches, although the Vietnamese team has not yet scored any points, it is still highly appreciated for its spirit and fighting spirit. Can Phuong share the team's goals for the next two matches at home?
Nguyen Cong Phuong:The whole team has tried very hard in the last two matches and in the next two matches we will have to try our best to try to get points.
PV: Coach Park Hang-Seo is with the Vietnam U23 team participating in the U23 Asia qualifiers. How is the team's training in Hanoi going?
Nguyen Cong Phuong:Currently, Coach Park Hang-Seo's assistants are still with the team. The players are also working hard to practice together in Hanoi.
PV: Of the two upcoming opponents, we have only met Saudi Arabia. How has the team researched and prepared for the Japanese opponent?
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Cong Phuong believes that the Vietnamese team will score points in the match against Japan. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Nguyen Cong Phuong:Through the matches that the Japanese team has played, it can be seen that this is a strong team, with a higher level than Vietnam. However, in football, we cannot predict anything. Phuong and the whole team will fight to gain points.