Phan Van Duc was assigned by coach Park to answer the press before the match against Indonesia.

On the morning of June 3, the Vietnam national football team had a training session at 7am in Dubai (UAE). This was the first time coach Park Hang-seo and his team had been on the field at such a "strange" time since the "Golden Star Warriors" arrived in the UAE to prepare for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Asia.

Before the practice sessionVietnam teamtook place, striker Phan Van Duc was assigned by the coaching staff to represent the team to answer the media. The player of SLNA Club said that the members of the Vietnamese national team have somewhat gotten used to the hot weather and time zone in the UAE after a week of "training" here.

Phan Van Duc answers interview questions. Photo: Song Nghe

'In the friendly match between Vietnam and Jordan on May 31, Coach Park let Phan Van Duc play for 45 minutes. The player born in 1996 frankly said that his form was not really good, after a long time he was able to return to play for the Vietnam national team.

"In the national team, there are many good strikers, I also need to try harder in training and be more meticulous when competing. The Vietnamese national team's strikers are very strong, opportunities are divided equally for everyone. After a long time, I am back, if coach Park gives me a chance, I will try my best. I still keep the same position with the previous formation. I am also adapting and getting used to it after a long time of being on the national team."Phan Van Ducshare.

Regarding the competition in the Vietnamese national team's attack with Tien Linh, Cong Phuong, Van Toan, etc., Phan Van Duc admitted that he needs to try harder to hope to have a starting position in the upcoming matches in the UAE.

I have to try my best to compete for a position with my teammates. I have been absent from the national team for a long time. I will try and hope to be able toCoach Park Hang-seo"Give opportunities in upcoming matches," Phan Van Duc said.

Phan Van Duc is the hope in the attack of the Vietnamese team. Photo: Song Nghe

Evaluating the opponents of the Vietnam national team, the player from Nghe An said: “The three upcoming opponents of the Vietnam national team are all very strong. Coach Park Hang-seo and the coaching staff have already made tactical plans for these matches.

Coach Park has analyzed Indonesia in front of the whole team and has a plan to play against this opponent. In general, our job as players is to practice well and when given the opportunity, we will try our best to follow the tactics set out by the coaching staff."

Van Duc said that the entire Vietnamese team has now adapted to the hot weather and training and competing late at night in the UAE. The fact that fans are allowed to enter the stadium to watch the matches helps the Vietnamese players have more motivation and joy. Van Duc sent his thanks to the fans who always accompany the team./.