Sharing at the press conference before the tournament, coach Kim Sang Sik said that as a team that has won the tournament twice, U23 Vietnam will have to face certain pressures in this year's tournament.
Coach Kim Sang Sik and Laos U23 team coach Ha Hyeokjun
The Korean coach emphasized that to continue the success of the last two seasons, U23 Vietnam must compete with the spirit of considering each match as a final: “The players and I always practice hard, practice tactics and ensure good physical fitness. Each upcoming match is a final. I always set the highest goal and spirit to win each match.”
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Evaluating the competitors in the tournament, Coach Kim Sang Sik frankly mentioned U23 Thailand and U23 Indonesia. The captain of U23 Vietnam commented that U23 Thailand is a very strong team with players with good individual skills. Meanwhile, U23 Indonesia possesses impressive speed and physical strength. These are two formidable teams, capable of competing for the championship.
However, coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed that U23 Vietnam does not underestimate any opponent: "That is the best way. The players and I hope to experience many things at the international level, different from domestic level."
Sharing about his first time leading the Vietnam U23 team in an official tournament, Coach Kim Sang Sik said that the players are younger, more enthusiastic and ready to listen to instructions. Over the past two weeks of training, the coaching staff has found that the players have the ability to learn quickly, build a good team, and at the same time show great passion and motivation.
Closing the press conference, the Korean coach affirmed the championship goal of U23 Vietnam: "We set the highest goal in this tournament. The performance of the young players depends on their spirit and careful preparation. For me, every opponent deserves respect and needs to be carefully prepared."
Meanwhile, coach Ha Hyeokjun (U23 Laos) frankly admitted that his team was rated lower than U23 Vietnam and U23 Cambodia in all aspects. However, U23 Laos still came to the tournament with the determination to learn, improve themselves and create surprises.
“We have players who have played for both the national team and the U23 team. The goal is to improve their individual abilities and prepare for the future. Hopefully, this tournament will be a good foundation for Laos to develop and prepare for important upcoming tournaments such as the U23 Asian qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games,” coach Ha Hyeokjun shared.
The opening match of the Vietnam U23 team against U23 Laos will take place at 5:00 p.m. on July 19 at Patriot Stadium and will be broadcast live on FPT Play.
Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/hlv-kim-sang-sik-dat-muc-tieu-vo-dich-tai-giai-u23-dong-nam-a-2025-20250715160036195.htm
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