Midfielder Khuat Van Khang: 'Hope fans always encourage the Vietnamese team'

On the afternoon of January 22, local time, the Vietnamese team returned to the training ground to prepare for the final match of the group stage of the 2023 Asian Cup. In an interview before the training session, midfielder Khuat Van Khang said that the whole team will play their best for the fans:

''The Vietnamese team lost to Indonesia, a direct competitor for a place in the group. Everyone was very sad. However, the team still has one more match to aim for the next goal with the best result, when they meet the Iraqi team.''

Khuat Van Khang also said that after the match, coach Philippe Troussier also encouraged and shared with the whole team before the final match at the 2023 Asian Cup. Evaluating the Iraqi team, the midfielder of The Cong - Viettel club said: "Iraq is a strong opponent, the Vietnamese team recently faced Iraq in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, this is a very difficult opponent, I and the whole team must play our best in this final match."

At the 2023 Asian Cup, Van Khang played in 2 matches. Sharing his feelings, Van Khang said: "I am very proud to play for the national team. I always learn from each match and each tournament to improve myself the best. I am also very eager to score goals to help the team achieve good results. Every time I am given the opportunity to play, I always try my best and show my 100% ability."

Talking about his and the team's goals before the match with Iraq, Khuat Van Khang affirmed: "Personally, I will try my best to fight against any opponent. Even though there is no more chance, the whole team will try our best to get the best result."

Before the final match at the 2023 Asian Cup, Khuat Van Khang sent a message to the fans: "The whole team will try their best, play to the best of their ability, hoping that the fans will always be by our side and encourage the Vietnamese team."

The match between Vietnam and Iraq will take place at 6:30 p.m. on January 24./.