Vietnamese forward Nguyen Cong Phuong said it’s his performance that matters, not who the Indonesian defenders are.

Cong Phuong comment followed the addition of Brazilian-born defender Otavio Dutra to the Indonesian squad just a few days ahead of their World Cup 2022 quali🌞f🅘ier in Bali.

Otavio is tall and physically strong, and iꦫs known for his aerial duels won.

“It is not about which defenders they will use. If I play well, things will be fine. My goal is to be included in the starting lineup and do my best,” said Phuong.

“Victory is Vietnam’s ultimate goal in every match. I want to thank all the fans for supporting the national team. Keep your faith in us!” Phuong added.

He said Tuesday’s away match will✃ be a bit challenging for the Vietnamese players, who had to travel a long way to Indonesia.

“But when we are on the field, we all aim for a win. The coaching team thoroughly analyzed Indonesia’s strengths and weaknesses,” Phuong said.

The Indonesia-Vietnam match will kick off at 6:30 p.m at Captain I꧅ Wayan Dipta stadium.

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