Pham Xuan Manh: "Hanoi FC determined to win points in Korea"

In the pre-match press conference, defender Pham Xuan Manh expressed his determination: "I am really looking forward to taking the field tomorrow with my teammates and trying to fight with all my might.

Hanoi FC players are very proud to be present at the prestigious AFC Champions League and will play with the highest determination to aim for the best result.

Defender Pham Xuan Manh shows his determination before the match with Pohang of Korea (Photo: Anh Viet).

I have just joined Hanoi FC for 2 months. Right from the moment I arrived at Hanoi FC, in the first training sessions, I felt the desire of the whole team. When entering the field, the players all set the highest goal of winning.

We have had two consecutive victories recently, which will be a great motivation for Hanoi FC to look forward to the next match with Pohang. In my opinion, the players and coaching staff have a very good spirit heading into this match and hope the whole team will play their best to get the best result."

In the first leg, Hanoi FC lost 2-4 to Pohang Steelers at My Dinh Stadium. The second leg will take place at 5:00 p.m. on November 29 in Korea.

Evaluating the match, Coach Le Duc Tuan said: "Recently, Hanoi FC had a successful match at home, winning 2-1 against Wuhan Three Towns. Continuing that spirit, we came here with confidence to have a dedicated match and try to get the best result against Pohang Steelers.

The nature of each tournament and each year is different. This season, we have only won 3 points. In the remaining two matches, the goal that Hanoi FC has set is no different, which is the desire to surpass the achievements of previous Vietnamese teams in the AFC Champions League.

Coach Le Duc Tuan of Hanoi FC answers questions at the press conference before the match (Photo: Anh Viet).

In the coming time, Hanoi FC will have to face a very tight match schedule (4 matches within 15 days), which is very difficult for the team. The coaching staff will sit down and discuss to arrange training plans as well as arrange personnel to suit each match."

Talking about the fighting spirit and goals in the remaining matches in the continental playground, coach Le Duc Tuan emphasized: "There may be thoughts that we will give up on the AFC Champions League, but that is not the case.

AFC Champions League is a big arena, Hanoi FC represents Vietnamese football. Apart from cultural issues, we want to show our best ability and level.

Hanoi FC has a very good human resource. The young players are also in the youth teams or the Vietnam national team. We calculate the human resources to achieve the best results.

The goal of the coaching staff and players of Hanoi FC is of course to win and get 3 points. But depending on the situation on the field, the team will make changes and adjustments. We will try to get at least a point against Pohang."

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/pham-xuan-manh-ha-noi-fc-quyet-tam-gianh-diem-tai-han-quoc-20231128175040734.htm