Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem: 'Hanoi does not need to block Cong Phuong'

Ho Chi Minh City will play against Hanoi FC in Thong Nhat Stadium in the 11th round of 2020 V-League. This is a match that is considered as "super classic" of Vietnamese football at this time.

The injuries of a series of pillars made Hanoi FC unable to maintain its strength as they did last season. If they lose in this match, the defending champion will be lost by 5 points on the rankings to the opponent.

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his players are trying their best to get the best outcome against Ho Chi Minh City. He highly appreciates the influence of Cong Phuong on the play of the home team Thong Nhat.

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem shared in a press conference before the game: "Cong Phuong is a model who kicks back but needs a striker to play around to create space for him. In the last matches, Cong Phuong played ineffectively without foreign strikers, especially in the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh.

Cong Phuong is dangerous when he has space for playing football or playing freely. There are many good satellites in HCMC club, so he plays better when he is in Hoang Anh Gia Lai. Cong Phuong also had a chance to score against Hanoi Club. However, we did not need to set a goal to neutralize Cong Phuong. I appreciate the collective strength of the HCMC club .”

Hanoi FC will have a strengthening force with a new contract Le Tan Tai. Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem hopes that the experience of the former Vietnam national player will lead the young players in the next matches.

On the side of Van Quyet, the captain of Hanoi FC showed determination: “I and my teammates will play devotedly and hope to win 3 points. For many years, the Hanoi club had difficulties, but this year it was more difficult, especially in the defense.

After practice sessions or during meals, I am always close, sharing with people to help the team better. They all see Hanoi club like family. Despite difficulties, we did not give up. "