Coach Gong Oh-kyun explained the change of the middle line between U23 Vietnam when playing Malaysia U23

Coach Gong Oh-kyun: “It’s too early for U23 Vietnam to celebrate now”

In the match against Malaysia U23 tonight (June 8), few expected coach Gong Oh-kyun to make 5 changes, all of which were aimed at the midfield compared to the match with U23 Korea.

According to the Korean coach’s explanation, because the players Ly Cong Hoang Anh, Van Truong, Van Khang, Van Do, Duy Cuong have spent a lot of energy in the past matches, especially the draw U23 Korea 1 -1, so he decided to “refresh” the midfield, ensuring that the midfield of U23 Vietnam has the best fitness to face U23 Malaysia:

“In my mind, I always calculate for the next match since I am preparing for the current match. U23 Vietnam has many good players, the positions are even, so it is difficult for me every time to choose. starting lineup.

I want the players on the pitch to be in the best shape possible. So I made 5 changes. The players who entered the main soccer field today (Van Cong, Quang Nho, Thanh Nhan, Cong To, Hai Long) all had a good practice, competition and performance.”

When the reporter asked why prevent players from celebrating after defeating U23 Malaysia, winning tickets to the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2022? Coach Gong Oh-kyun shared:

“I think this is not the time to celebrate, it is still too early. U23 Vietnam still has many opportunities to celebrate if the whole team goes far in the tournament.”

Coach Gong Oh-kyun once again expressed that he does not place emphasis on giving players heavy training or perfecting more in tactical techniques:

“The players have just gone through the 31st SEA Games, so they can’t recover 100% of their physical condition. What I want most is for the players to have the best recovery after each match. At this time, U23 Vietnam has won the right to enter the quarterfinals. the end and we will try to focus on the best recovery, training for the next knock-out match.”

Why did you choose Bui Hoang Viet Anh to kick the penalty in the first half of injury time and not another striker? A reporter asked and coach Gong Oh-kyun replied: “Viet Anh is the captain. It was an important moment in the match and I wanted a brave player to take that penalty, so I chose Viet Anh”.

In closing, coach Gong Oh-kyun thanked: “Today we had our first win, reaching the quarterfinals. I really appreciate the determined efforts of the students. Many people have sent their congratulations. I would like to thank everyone for their contribution, from VFF leaders for creating the best conditions for the whole team, to members of the coaching staff, doctors, and team communications staff.

We all won together today and going forward, the whole team will try harder to bring joy to Vietnamese fans.”

Group C table of the AFC U23 Championship 2022: