"Vietnam team is of a different level to Indonesia"
Before the match between Indonesia and Vietnam, former striker Ricky Yacobi of the team from the archipelago shared about the strength of the two teams. Speaking to Bola, he said: "The match with the Vietnamese team will be very difficult. They are at a different level to us now."
"Therefore, if we cannot win, we will at least try our best to give a beautiful performance to the audience," said the striker who played for the Indonesian national team 31 times.
UAE fans believe that the new Vietnam team is the main opponent
Witnessing the victory of the Vietnamese team over Malaysia, fans of the UAE team admitted that the "Golden Star Warriors" will be the team that will compete directly for the top spot in Group G. A fan said: "Not Thailand, Vietnam deserves to be our opponent".
Meanwhile, Iskandar Ismail commented: "Vietnam plays very well. The team spirit in their playing style is very admirable. Unfortunately for Malaysia, they did not have many opportunities against the Vietnamese team. A great match for both sides. See you again Vietnam".
Indonesian coach wants to beat Vietnam at all costs
After losing 0-5 to UAE, Indonesia arrived in Bali early to prepare for the match against Vietnam, at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta stadium. However, coach Simon McMenemy did not ask the players to practice, but gave the whole team a break to relax their spirit.
Evaluating the upcoming match, Mr. McMenemy said: "It's really difficult to face a better team, with better preparation, with players at their peak. The Vietnam team is in better shape than us. They are almost 100% physically and mentally strong. I want the players to be comfortable. We have to win at all costs next Tuesday, for ourselves and the fans."
Beckham solicits youngster Kylian Mbappe
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Currently, Kylian Mbappe is being sought after by many big teams such as Real Madrid, Man City and Barca. The 20-year-old star is considered the most valuable player on the planet, more than Messi, Ronaldo or teammates Neymar because he is still young and can develop further in the future.
