Bangladesh coach directly comments on the strength of Vietnam's national team

Before the match against Vietnam's national team, coach Javier Cabrera candidly shared his views on the opportunities, affirming that Bangladesh's team is ready to create surprises.

Coach Javier Cabrera made notable remarks during the press conference ahead of the match between Bangladesh's national team and Vietnam's national team. The Spanish tactician did not hide his respect for the opponent, while also stating that this will be an important test for his team.

“Hello everyone. Tomorrow's match is very important for us. We are facing one of the strongest teams in Southeast Asia. I believe that competing against an opponent like Vietnam will help Bangladesh gain more confidence when entering the upcoming match against Singapore,” Coach Cabrera began.

Additionally, he also praised the progress of Vietnamese football in recent years, especially at the youth level. According to him, this development has laid the foundation for the national team to maintain its leading position in the region.

“We have studied Vietnam very carefully, particularly their journey in tournaments like the AFC U23 Asian Cup. Vietnamese football is making very positive and clear strides,” he emphasized.

Not only focusing on tactics, Coach Cabrera also pointed out standout individuals on Vietnam's side. He believes that the presence of quality players makes the squad more balanced and competitive.

“Previously, you had very good players like Nguyen Xuan Son, and now Do Hoang Hen. That makes the team stronger. We will have to focus maximally to perform at our best,” theSpanish strategist shared.

Furthermore, Coach Cabrera also mentioned the squad situation of Bangladesh, particularly a player who previously played in the English Premier League who has just joined the team.

“He only started training from yesterday. His current physical condition is okay, but I still need more time to assess his integration ability before deciding whether to use him or not,” he added.

With thorough preparation and a determined spirit, Bangladesh promises to present many difficulties for Vietnam's national team. Despite being rated lower, the confident statements from Coach Cabrera show that the South Asian team is ready to create surprises.

The match takes place on March 26, considered an important rehearsal to help the team refine its playstyle before the rematch against Malaysia in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers on March 31, 2026.