Center back Duy Manh: ''Vietnam team needs to focus more on the second leg of the final'

After arriving in Thailand this afternoon, January 3, the Vietnamese team had an afternoon training session in Bangkok and Duy Manh shared the team's situation.

"The Vietnamese team won, creating a slight advantage after the first leg. Yesterday, we were very happy but did not forget the task of having to rest actively to prepare for the upcoming match."

The midfielder born in 1996 also revealed the words shared by coach Kim Sang-sik in the locker room: "We did very well, we devoted ourselves to win. However, that result was only the end of the first half, we still have the second half in Thailand. It was not an easy match, we will need to focus more, rest, eat well to regain the best physical condition, have the best preparation to compete well on January 5th."

Regarding the Thai opponent, Duy Manh shared about the two brothers Supachok and Suphanat: "They are opponents, but also colleagues that we respect very much. Surely the Vietnamese team will analyze the tape to find a good playing plan for the second leg. Conceding a goal is regrettable, but the players will all try their best for the upcoming match."

In the second leg, the Vietnamese team will visit Rajamangala, the pride of the Thai team. "Home ground is a huge advantage and brings confidence to the home team. We need to prepare the best and study the opponent, try to adapt and follow the proposed tactics," Duy Manh affirmed.

Finally, the captain of the Vietnamese team also thanked the fans for supporting the team, and promised to play well to bring victory to the Fatherland.

Hai Hoang