Do Hoang Hen: 'Coach Kim Sang Sik encouraged me'

Hoang Hen shared that he had a conversation with Coach Kim Sang Sik after joining the Vietnam national team, but it was primarily encouragement.

What are Hoang Hen's feelings as he prepares for his first training session with the Vietnam national team?

Hen feels proud and very happy to be part of the Vietnam national team and will strive to perform well for the team.

Hen is very happy because he waited so long, and now his wish has become reality. He loves Vietnam deeply, and now having the chance to play for the Vietnam national team makes him extremely proud.

What does Hen think about wearing the jersey of the Vietnam national team?

The Vietnam national team jersey is very beautiful, and the training jersey is also very nice.

What did Coach Kim Sang Sik say to Hoang Hen when they met on the Vietnam national team?

Coach Kim Sang Sik told Hen to relax and try to play well for the Vietnam national team.

The coach talked a little. I just arrived, Coach Kim Sang Sik spoke cheerfully, mainly to encourage.

Hen also asked Duy Manh, Hai Long, Tuan Hai, Thanh Chung about the Vietnam national team and asked his teammates for support.

So what did Xuan Son say to you?

Hen and Son met. We are very happy to now play together for the national team. We will strive together for the honor of the Vietnam national team.

What are Hen and the Vietnam national team's goals for the upcoming match against Bangladesh?

We will strive to win against Bangladesh and prepare for the match against Malaysia.

What does Hen think about the Vietnam national team being awarded a 3-0 win over Malaysia?

Hen believes we must strive when wearing the Vietnam national team jersey for its honor, focusing on the main goal.

And about playing alongside Xuan Son?

We understand each other. We have played together for a long time. Now we are in different clubs, but joining the Vietnam national team allows us to continue playing together, which is very joyful.

Does Hen feel pressure playing for the Vietnam national team at Thien Truong Stadium?

I am very happy. There is pressure everywhere, whether at Thep Xanh Nam Dinh or Hanoi FC. However, I will try to relax, give my best, and always train hard.

Can Hen sing the Vietnamese national anthem?

Hen knows how to sing the Vietnamese national anthem. He learned it by himself and now has memorized it.

When he learned he would join the Vietnam national team, who did Hen share this news with first?

Hen shared it with his mother and wife first. His mother is very happy; she knows Hen has worked hard. Hen has been in Vietnam for five years and is very happy living here; it feels like home. His mother is very happy, his wife too, and all family members are the same.

His mother is ill, though she very much wants to come to Vietnam to watch Hen play.

Thank you, Hoang Hen!