When standing between two choices, one side is the desire for achievement (U23 Vietnam competes for third place with U23 Korea at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship), the other side is physical condition, player career, this is when the Korean coach must answer.
After losing to U23 China in the semi-finals, clearly, even when facing his home team, Mr. Kim still wants a match where the mental momentum must be different. Therefore, he needs the best factors. But, also from the recent match, personnel damage has appeared, so that when the commanding role in the defense has been lost, the coaching staff will need a leader in the attack, here is Dinh Bac.
However, the Hanoi Police player is not in the best physical condition. What is Mr. Kim Sang-sik's choice? Pursuing the Bronze Medal at all costs, dedicating himself to a match or caring about the long-term career of the player? Kim Sang-sik understands but understands and acts sometimes inconsistently. Deciding at this moment is never easy.
At this time, it is necessary to recount the story of former coach Park Hang-seo who was hasty in using players who were not in their best physical condition to lead to consequences as a reminder. Overcoming the pain of competition, players will play with will, with a spirit of sacrifice, which are things that fans really like to hear. But then there is a risk of more serious, persistent injuries, decline in form, even some people never return to their original version.
This story also partly reflects the reality of current life, with people who are trying their best every day in an unhealthy, uncomfortable state, and the pressure is not changing, even increasing. Outwardly, there is strength, there are praises for effort, but inside, they only know how to silently endure. It is like an accumulation of daily feelings of frustration that cannot be relieved proactively. Until one day, it will explode in some way, very negatively.
So, let's know how to share feelings to find solutions together. Look further, wider to see what is important. Know the limits to stop and rest. Rest to regenerate energy. Because the journey is still long!
