Full: HLV Troussier nói về tình huống Khuất Văn Khang phải rời sân trong trận thua trước ĐT Iraq

Summary

In a heartfelt post-match interview, the coach of Vietnam's national football team reflects on their recent game, despite being eliminated from the tournament. He emphasizes viewing the match as preparation for upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Indonesia in March. The coach highlights the team's focus on reinforcing principles and gameplay strategies developed over time. He commends the players for their effort and spirit, especially facing challenges like a red card and playing with fewer players. The coach also discusses the evolution of Asian football since 2000, praising the improved infrastructure and support at the Asian Cup. He calls for continued support from fans and media, emphasizing the importance of constructive feedback and the team's dedication to improving and adapting to new tactical approaches. The interview ends with the coach expressing hope for the team's future performances and the importance of learning from experiences.

Takeaways

• 👊 Despite being eliminated from the tournament, the team sees the match as preparation for upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Indonesia in March.
• 💪 The focus was on reinforcing the team's principles, strategies, and gameplay developed over recent times.
• 🙌 Players were encouraged to express their individual skills freely to demonstrate their capabilities.
• 🙏 The coach is satisfied with the effort of all players who participated in the match.
• 👍 Acknowledges the challenge posed by stronger teams like Iraq but emphasizes the importance of not being intimidated on paper.
• 🚨 Highlights the team's high spirit and effort despite facing a red card and playing with one less player for 45 minutes.
• 💁‍♂️ Discusses the team's tactical discipline and commitment to their game plan under difficult circumstances.
• 👏 Appreciation for the tournament's organization, highlighting the excellent conditions and support provided.
• 📚 Emphasizes learning from the tournament experience and the importance of continued support and positive feedback from fans.
• 🚧 Addresses the need for players to adapt to higher standards of play and the challenges of maintaining intensity and discipline throughout a match.

Q & A

What is the coach's goal for the match despite being eliminated?

The coach said the goal is to treat this match as preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Indonesia in March. He wants to reinforce tactics and playing style.

How does the coach view Vietnam's performance in the second half?

The coach was satisfied with the players' efforts to adhere to tactics and playing discipline despite being a man down. He said the players did their best to implement the defensive organization.

What does the coach say about the football infrastructure in Qatar?

The coach complimented the tournament's infrastructure and support services, saying they met extremely high standards. He specifically mentioned the training facilities.

What is the coach's viewpoint on media criticism of the team?

He understands fans judge based on results but hopes for constructive criticism. He said players are trying hard to meet his new tactical demands which require great mental preparation.

What is the coach's experience working in Asia and Africa?

The coach tailors his methods to local conditions and situations. He has mainly worked with national teams and clubs in Asia and Africa recently, learning from each experience.

Why did the coach choose to work in Vietnam?

He said Vietnam has lots of talented young players who can more easily adapt to new tactical requirements. He wants to maximize players' potential as long as they believe in him.

What does the coach say about refereeing decisions?

He respects the referees' final decisions but analyzes them from a coaching perspective. He did not view Van Khang's red card as intentional foul play.

How did the red card affect the coach's match strategy?

The coach had plans to adjust tactics to help the team in the second half when leading 1-0. But being down to 10 men prevented implementing these plans as intended.

What is the outlook for Vietnam heading into the next World Cup qualifiers?

The coach hopes for continued fan support to motivate the players. He believes final assessment should come after the remaining qualifiers in March and June.

Who does the coach view as Vietnam's direct competitors for World Cup qualification?

He named Indonesia and Philippines. He hopes Iraq wins all their remaining matches as Vietnam is not directly competing with them for qualification.