Vietnam team goes to Malaysia, Duy Manh makes surprising announcement

On the morning of June 6, the Vietnamese team flew to Malaysia. It is expected that at 10:30 Vietnam time (11:30 local time), coach Kim Sang Sik and his team will arrive in Kuala Lumpur, ready for the match against the host on June 10, within the framework of the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.

“Everyone is very united and eager to defeat Malaysia. This is an extremely important match, arguably the most important match of the national team in 2025. We are all fully aware of that,” Duy Manh expressed his determination on the day the Vietnamese team left for Malaysia.

Center back Duy Manh.

“We have been studying Malaysia quite early. The coaching staff has all the parameters, videos and data about the opposing players. When we go to Malaysia, the coaches will definitely monitor more to adjust the appropriate tactics,” said the captain of the Vietnamese team.

Duy Manh affirmed that he and his teammates are mentally prepared for any stressful and pressured situations: "Everyone knows Bukit Jalil is terrible. Malaysian audiences cheer extremely enthusiastically. Being hit by laser lights is possible, but we are mentally prepared to overcome it. Courage is a vital factor in matches like this."

Vietnam team goes to Malaysia on the morning of June 6.

"The injuries are very unfortunate, but the Vietnamese team is still focused. The coaching staff is also considering many solutions. We always want both teams to have the strongest squad to create a good match. Southeast Asian teams now have a naturalization policy. But no matter who the opponent is, we will still fight with all our might."

“We are not competing alone. We hope that Vietnamese fans will always accompany and support the team, especially our head coach. That support is a great source of motivation for the Vietnamese team to compete well,” Duy Manh concluded.

Some pictures of the Vietnam team on their way to Malaysia: