Coach Vu Tien Thanh: 'I solve the backlog so that Ho Chi Minh City can stay relegated'

"I'm not talented, only experienced," Thanh said after the 3-0 victory over Da Nang in the 24th round at Thong Nhat Stadium. "For me, the leader not only stands on the field to direct, but also has the responsibility to resolve the relationships, conflicts and backlogs in the team so that everyone can clear their minds and focus on playing football. ".

Ho Chi Minh City experienced a turbulent season, leading to the farewells of coaches Tran Minh Chien, Nguyen Huu Thang and Truong Viet Hoang, respectively. When Mr. Thanh accepted to sit in the "hot seat" on October 2, the club was at the bottom of the table with 13 points. The team's internals were also full of instability, when the players were owed a bribe.

Mr. Thanh recounted that as soon as he accepted, he asked the management to settle the money because it was related to the law and love affairs, and at the same time convinced the players to trust the club because they had been with them for a long time. "After talking with the players, I realized that the atmosphere of the team is very good. That helps us succeed. I have solved many problems, not just a coach who only knows how to direct on the pitch." he emphasized.

Under the direction of Mr. Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City has won extremely important points, such as winning HAGL, Thanh Hoa, Da Nang and Hoa Binh Duong, SLNA. After 22 matches played, they reached 24 points and climbed to 10th, with five points more than the bottom of the Saigon group. The rapid transformation of the owner of Thong Nhat Stadium raised doubts about the ability to "run points", but Mr. Thanh always denied it.

He added: "When I returned to lead Ho Chi Minh City with 13 points, at the bottom of the table and the opponents above had better foundations, I still set a goal of relegation. To solve that problem, I think One simple thing, in the V-League, only a team with good practice and activities can achieve their goals. We are always determined to achieve every point regardless of the result of the match. Our relegation strategy. "I think if you don't get three points, you have to try to get one. And we succeeded with that strategy."

Ho Chi Minh City still has the opportunity to improve the ranking, when they have the last two rounds to receive Viettel and be a guest in Binh Dinh.