Speaking before the return match, coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed that the only goal of the Vietnamese team when facing Nepal again is to win. The Korean strategist analyzed: “ I think Nepal will continue to play defensively, staying deep in their own half in the return match.
That's why, in the past training sessions, I required the players to be confident in finishing, move well, and coordinate better.
In the previous match, according to statistics, we had 20 chances but only scored 3 goals, so to be more effective, the players must be precise. Besides, the set pieces need to be arranged better. I believe my students have the ability to do that."
In addition to the goal of winning and scoring many goals, coach Kim Sang Sik also said that the second goal that the Vietnamese team is aiming for is to play more tightly: " The Vietnamese team is not allowed to concede another goal in the match against Nepal, requiring the highest concentration.
Bui Tien Dung is likely to be unable to play due to injury in the first leg. However, I have also had the best replacement options, ensuring the tactics set out by the coaching staff" - Coach Kim Sang Sik informed about the team's squad situation.
When asked why he did not use the U23 Vietnam players in the starting lineup of the previous match, the Korean captain said: "The coaching staff and I prioritize safety so we have not used these young players.
I cannot reveal the details of the return match yet, but I am planning to use the U23 Vietnam players for the upcoming match. They are fully capable of competing on equal terms with their seniors.”
"This is the first time since I have led the Vietnamese team to play at Thong Nhat Stadium, so I hope that the whole team will give the audience here a good match" - Coach Kim Sang Sik concluded.
Meanwhile, Tien Linh said he will try to score more goals in the second leg: "The most important goal is to help the Vietnamese team win, the record or how many goals are not important...".
The match between Vietnam and Nepal in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers will take place at 7:30 p.m. on October 14 at Thong Nhat Stadium (HCMC).
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hlv-kim-sang-sik-tuyen-viet-nam-phai-thang-va-khong-duoc-thung-luoi-2452300.html
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