Coach Mai Xuân Hợp talks about the situation of Thanh Hóa Football Club

Amid many difficulties, Đông Á Thanh Hóa still works hard in training near Tet and hopes for reinforcements to get through the tough phase.

In the final days of the year, when the spring atmosphere is approaching and most V-League teams start to ease their pace so players can reunite with their families, Đông Á Thanh Hóa remains relentless on the training ground. Internal and external challenges in both professional and non-professional aspects prevent the team from resting. Amid these hardships, the coaching staff and players choose to face them with persistence, striving to maintain morale and the belief that things will improve.

Speaking about the current context, Coach Mai Xuân Hợp said the whole team is still focused on training and has no immediate plans to take a Tet break. It is expected that players will only leave the base around the 27th day of the lunar month to reunite with their families. This decision partly shows that the Thanh Hoa team prioritizes professional responsibilities, even though the most important holiday of the year is ahead.

When asked what helps Thanh Hóa stand firm during this challenging time, the 1977-born coach did not shy away. He admitted it is an extremely tough phase, but it is also when team spirit is most clearly demonstrated. The coaching staff encourages players to stand together and fight for their club’s colors. Each player reminds themselves to give their all so that when the match ends, they can hold their heads high knowing they did their best.

In recent rounds, Thanh Hóa has impressed by drawing against Thép Xanh Nam Định and then defeating Công an Hà Nội. These results have raised fans’ hopes that the team will receive more support from social resources. However, Coach Mai Xuân Hợp said he has no specific information about new financial backing. After the match against Công an Hà Nội, the team received a call of encouragement and a Tet gift from Mr. Nguyễn Văn Đệ, while other signals are still awaited.

The topic of Tet bonuses thus becomes a common concern. According to the coach, the team is still waiting for decisions from the management, and everything depends on the club’s financial capability. He admits that the desire for encouragement is understandable because after a year of hard work, everyone hopes to bring some material and spiritual joy to their families.

Although many details remain unclear, the message Coach Mai Xuân Hợp sends is simple. He thanks the supporters who have stood by Thanh Hóa during this tough period and hopes the team will soon receive help from capable benefactors. For them, that could be the most precious “miracle” as spring approaches.