Coach Park worried about his tactics when fighting the Philippines

"Since this friendly match takes place only a week away from the opening match of the AFF Cup 2022, I originally planned that the two teams would be closed," the Korean leader said at a press conference at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). 12/13 morning. "But then, VFF proposed to play publicly to serve the audience, so I also agreed."

Coach Park wants to play in secret to limit the disclosure of tactics - one of the things that worries him. "I was a bit worried like that," the Korean coach explained. "Another problem is that I'm afraid of injuries. But hopefully tomorrow, the players will be healthy. Besides, they have to get used to more to adapt to the tactics."

Coach Park also recalled that he had been criticized for being conservative in tactics. But at the AFF Cup 2022, he emphasized two things, the existing players and the upcoming tactics are the most suitable for the Vietnamese team.

Vietnam coach said: "Spain kicked well but was eliminated from the 1/8 round. Fans everywhere like to play well, but if the results are bad, the coach is responsible. I know the Vietnamese fans. If you like a good football team, good results are great. But now, we need to prioritize which one is better, because it's not always possible to achieve both."

According to the Korean leader, the team's gameplay at the AFF Cup 2022 will be suitable for the physical strength of Vietnamese people. "The team can't play the long ball, while the player is a better smasher," he said. "I think it is right to follow modern football, but it is necessary to have a unique feature to create an identity, in accordance with the custom."

Of the 31 players summoned to prepare for this AFF Cup, currently Doan Van Hau and Nguyen Hoang Duc have to practice separately. But Coach Park insists they do not have a big problem. In addition, defender Ho Tan Tai was returning to his hometown of Binh Dinh yesterday 12/12 to mourn his grandmother's death, and will reunite today.

Nguyen Quang Hai held the meeting late because he was in Hanoi at 6:00 on December 15. The coaching staff has been closely following the 25-year-old midfielder for the past time, and knows that he is in good shape thanks to training with his personal fitness coach. "Quang Hai is eager to attend the AFF Cup 2022," said Mr. Park.

At 18:00 tomorrow, December 14, the Vietnamese team will play a friendly match with the Philippines at Hang Day Stadium. Coach Park considers this to be the right time for the player to hit the mark before the tournament, and also practice for the last time before meeting Laos in the opening match of the AFF Cup 2022 on December 21.