Coach Harry Kewell and the answer to the question, can Hanoi FC play like Man City or Liverpool?

As a legendary player, a Champions League winner and two-time World Cup winner, and voted the greatest Australian player of all time, coach Harry Kewell has brought great excitement as the new coach of Hanoi FC.

According to Hanoi FC Chairman Do Vinh Quang, "it is not easy to convince a famous coach to work in Vietnam". "However, the great thing is that Coach Kewell was very interested in our proposal, this promoted the next negotiation process", Mr. Do Vinh Quang shared, "As a high-class and famous coach, of course it took a lot of time to reach a final agreement.

But it's worth it, because the presence of a famous player like Kewell will help the players become better, when they can learn from a legendary player right on the field instead of through clips. Coach Kewell is the person the club needs, a famous player from Asia and famous in Europe with modern football thinking. He also impressed me when he said that he would not make immediate changes, but make big decisions based on the process of working directly with the players."

Hanoi FC Chairman Do Vinh Quang and new coach Harry Kewell.

With the appointment of coach Kewell, the Chairman of Hanoi FC said "this is part of a long-term strategy for the club to transform to international standards".

"We do not focus on short-term achievements, but focus on building a sustainable foundation, helping Hanoi Football Club to compete fairly at the regional and continental levels in the future. Besides, we contribute to the development of Vietnamese football by proving that Vietnamese clubs have enough potential and are attractive enough to attract big names in the world ," he emphasized.

Coach Harry Kewell in the first training sessions with Hanoi FC.

On his part, Coach Kewell shared: "When I had the opportunity to lead Hanoi FC and saw the ambition of the club, a team with a strong desire to win based on its identity, I was very excited and ready to enjoy this challenge. I also know that Hanoi FC is in the period of celebrating its 20th anniversary, this brings great pressure to lead the team to success.

However, for me, football is associated with pressure, and football is about learning and trying to improve every day to be better. In fact, pressure also brings stimulation and excitement to me. I prepared before taking over the team and set a goal to do well every day, starting from the first day."

Captain Van Quyet welcomes new coach Harry Kewell.

The Australian strategist revealed, "After studying and reviewing Hanoi FC's matches, I found some things that need to be improved." "As a coach, it is necessary to provide clear information so that the players understand what the coach wants, and at the same time expect them to work hard," he said. "I also decide how the team will play based on the players I have and the training process. Every team wants to play like Liverpool or Man City, but it takes time to achieve that."

The new coach of Hanoi FC also affirmed that he is the type of coach who adapts to the situation, is ready for all challenges and tries to find the best football, creating the best results. "I commit to working with the players to do my best, work hard and help the club reach success," the Australian football legend declared.