Do Hung Dung: Vietnam team hopes to get points on Indonesia's field

" The whole team is trying to get points, the ultimate goal is to pass the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup. We need points away from home to aim for good results at home, " midfielder Do Hung Dung told the media before the training session on March 16.

The Vietnamese team will face the Indonesian team in two consecutive matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on March 21 and March 26. These two matches are crucial to the ticket to the third qualifying round. Coach Troussier is at risk of being fired if he loses both matches. Conversely, Mr. Shin Tae-yong will not have his contract renewed if he fails.

Do Hung Dung wants to get points on away field.

Recently, the Indonesian Football Federation has accelerated its plan to naturalize more players to strengthen the Indonesian team. A group of players such as Ivar Jenner, Rafael Struick, Justin Hubner, Jay Idzes are making great contributions to the Indonesian team at the 2023 Asian Cup. They helped the Indonesian team win an important victory against the Vietnamese team and enter the round of 16.

" Indonesia tried to force the Vietnamese team to play a strong and physical style. This style of play is quite tiring, but Indonesia does not have much time to practice together. Therefore, this team lacks a clear style of play and many good coordination moves. When Indonesia uses physical and mental strength at home, it will be very difficult for all opponents," Do Hung Dung assessed.

Sharing the same opinion with his teammates, Tien Linh thinks that the performance of the Vietnamese team is the most important thing.

" In the past, Indonesia has had naturalized players. I am not surprised that they often naturalize more players. This is not too worrying, the most important thing is the performance of the Vietnamese team, " Tien Linh said.

Meanwhile, striker Nguyen Van Toan said that each match requires a different strategy. The Indonesian team has made many changes in personnel. The Vietnamese team tried their best, determined to do their best, but nothing can be predicted.

Mai Phuong

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