After moving to a new team in the Netherlands, Doan Van Hau made his first impression by practicing separately to maintain his best condition, even though the whole team was off.
On September 21, the Vietnam national team defender had his first official training session with SC Heerenveen club to prepare for the match against Utrecht in round 7 of the Dutch Championship this afternoon, September 22.
It is his professionalism and awareness that have helped Van Hau score points with the coach of SC Heerenveen, and if he is ready, he will have the opportunity to play for the first time in the Dutch league.
Speaking at a press conference before welcoming Utrecht at home, coach Johnny Jansen said: Although I have not worked with Van Hau, he has impressed me with his professionalism. Hau has processing skills, playing techniques and physique, that is her advantage. I will discuss with the assistants to consider whether Doan Van Hau can be selected for the match against Utrecht or not".
However, coach Johnny Jansen also shared about the biggest obstacle that Van Hau faced in the Netherlands.
"Van Hau's English capital is still poor but he can still communicate with his teammates. The Heerenveen players are helping and ready to answer everything for their new teammates," said SC Heerenveen strategist.
Coach Johnny Jansen praised him and left open the possibility of playing this afternoon. However, according to Leeuwarder Courant, the left-back from Vietnam is unlikely to start because SC Heerenveen's left wing is being held by Lucas Woudenberg.
The Dutch defender has played steadily since the beginning of the season, while Van Hau has only practiced a few sessions with his new teammates. This newspaper's Van Hau group will likely be on the bench to get used to the atmosphere as well as the way the team plays.
