Coach Kim Sang Sik is confident that the Vietnamese team will reach the final of the AFF Cup 2024.
After the 4-1 victory over Laos, coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed that the players were well prepared and ready for the next challenges.
Responding to the press about the home team's chances at the AFF Cup, coach Kim Sang Sik shared: "We have prepared well both physically and tactically. The players are currently in very stable form and are ready to face strong opponents in the Southeast Asian region. Winning the opening match is always important, but our biggest goal is still to reach the final."
Coach Kim Sang Sik also emphasized the fierce competition from other teams in the region such as Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. However, he did not show any concern, but still believed in the ability of the Vietnamese team to continue thanks to the uniformity and quality of the squad: "Although Thailand and Indonesia are strong teams with good players, we are confident with the current squad. The Vietnamese team has made clear progress in playing style and physicality. If we maintain our form and concentration, we can beat any opponent."
In addition, coach Kim Sang Sik also said that he and his players always maintain a high spirit of determination and do not let any pressure affect their performance. "The players have learned to face pressure and always play their best. We will constantly improve and develop through each match to aim for the final," coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed.
Although the Vietnamese team has encountered some difficulties in recent matches, the strategist is still optimistic about the team's ability to overcome the difficult rounds. "We still have many things to improve, but we believe that with careful preparation and relentless efforts, the Vietnamese team will continue and achieve the best results at the AFF Cup 2024."
Under the leadership of coach Kim Sang Sik, the Vietnamese national team is looking forward to a promising journey at the AFF Cup 2024, with an unstoppable determination to reach the final and win the highest title.