Vietnam Coach Kim Sang-sik: 'Pressure from Past Championship'

Kim Sang-sik, the new head coach of the Vietnam national football team, revealed that his experience winning the Asian Cup as a player contributes to the pressure he feels in his current coaching role. He acknowledged that past successes bring high expectations to the team, while also recognizing the difficulty of replicating them. Coach Kim stated that winning the Asian Cup as a player was a great honor for him, but it also serves as a source of pressure to achieve that glory again as a coach. He emphasized the importance of building a new history while respecting what the Vietnam national team has accomplished in the past. "We must always grow and improve," Coach Kim said, expressing his belief that the team needs to constantly strive for its best without resting on past achievements. His words convey a strong determination to lead the team back to the pinnacle of Asian football. The Vietnam national team is set to face Indonesia on June 6, 2024, in a World Cup qualifier. This match will be a significant step under Coach Kim's leadership and will likely indicate the team's new direction.