Striker Tuan Hai: We will play our best in the match against Iraq
(Baonghean.vn) - The Vietnamese team under coach Philippe Troussier has not yet achieved what was expected, however, striker Tuan Hai hopes that everyone will be patient and come to the stadium to support the team in the match against Iraq on November 21.
Answering the media before the November 9 practice sessionVietnam team, striker Tuan Hai shared about the two goals he scored in the AFC Champions League 2023/24:"Actually, after scoring two goals yesterday, I received many congratulations. I thank everyone for following and supporting the club and the team."
Tuan Hai also added that he has tried very hard to improve himself:"After each match, I start a new day with a new job. In life or training, I always think that the next day must be better than the previous day. Every day I will try to improve myself more."
"Recently, I have not been able to achieve my best performance due to competing too much on many fronts, so my physical strength has declined."- Tuan Hai confided.
Joining the Vietnam national team, Tuan Hai said that the friendly matches in October against China, Uzbekistan and South Korea helped him and his teammates achieve many results:“The recent friendly matches were very beneficial for us because we got to play against the top teams in Asia, learning their movements and tactics. When we meet teams like that, we will have more confidence to face strong opponents.
After the friendly match, I think the Vietnamese team has brought into play what the coaching staff has proposed. Regarding the current playing style, after 8 months, we have absorbed the philosophy. The coaching staff said that no one has a guaranteed position, the players and I have to work hard every day to show our best. Currently, the ability to handle the ball and coordinate is not very good. I need to improve more."
Assessing the difficult away match in the Philippines, when having to play on artificial turf and against an opponent with many naturalized players, Tuan Hai confidently said:"Artificial turf is very different from natural grass. When passing the ball long, the bounce of the ball is different from natural grass. When I accelerate, it is more difficult to maneuver, so I am more likely to get injured. The last match I played on artificial turf was the AFF Cup in Singapore.
I know the Philippines has many naturalized players. They have many European players so they are very physically strong. Against such opponents, the Vietnamese team needs to play simpler and quicker football. If we play with strength, it will be difficult to compete with them.”
When asked about the match against Iraq at home on November 21, Tuan Hai had a message for the fans:"It's been a long time since the team has played at My Dinh Stadium in an official tournament. In the match against Iraq, I really hope everyone will come to support and cheer for the team. We will play well and show everything the coaching staff has given us, not letting down the fans"./.
