What did captain Que Ngoc Hai say before the 2019 Asian Cup?

In the tournament that started on January 5, 2019, Vietnam was in Group D with Iran, Iraq and Yemen. In preparation for the tournament, on the evening of December 20, Coach Park Hang-seo gathered the team. In the first meeting after the team gathered, Que Ngoc Hai was again elected as captain. The two vice-captain positions belonged to Luong Xuan Truong and Do Duy Manh.

In an interview this morning, center back Que Ngoc Hai said: "After the AFF Cup, we had 3 days off and spent time with our families. After 2 months of training, the coaching staff and leaders created conditions for us to rest, which helped the whole team feel quite comfortable.

I think the AFF Cup championship makes us more excited to enter the upcoming Asian Cup. We will try to practice hard, aiming to pass the group stage of the continental tournament."

Que Ngoc Hai continues to be chosen by coach Park Hang-seo and his teammates as captain of the Vietnam national team. Photo: Trung Kien

Talking about the changes in the Vietnamese national team, with the appearance of "new winds", Ngoc Hai said: "The opponents at the Asian Cup are all very strong, but our current young players will be future talents, I completely trust the professional abilities of the new players and teammates".

"Yesterday, the whole team had a meeting in the evening, welcoming the newly called-up brothers. In the coming time, we will help the new recruits so that they can integrate well with the team's playing style."

Regarding Dinh Trong's injury that prevented him from being present, Que Ngoc Hai said: "Dinh Trong is an excellent central defender in Vietnamese football, with the ability to read situations and support very well. His injury will be a regrettable absence, but I believe the remaining teammates and the additional players will meet the coach's requirements"./.

AFF Cup 2018: Que Ngoc Hai, Phan Van Duc and the "Nghe" quality at the peak of glory

(Baonghean.vn) - 10 years ago, goalkeeper Duong Hong Son and striker Le Cong Vinh were the heroes of Vietnamese football in the 2008 AFF Cup championship. This time, Que Ngoc Hai and Phan Van Duc and the players from Nghe An followed in their seniors' footsteps to contribute to the team.