Toshyia Miura of Vietnam's national football team said nothing couldmake a difference with Manchester City in their friendly match on July27, but he hoped his players would score goals.
Speaking at apress conference in Hanoi on July 26, the Japanese coach said the entireteam was happy to have a chance to play Manchester City, one of thebest clubs in the world.
"We will play our best in tomorrow'smatch, although no tactic could be a surprise for Manchester City. Yes,of course, I hope my players will receive good experience to use intheir coming World Cup qualification," he said.
Vietnam captain Le Cong Vinh also spoke at the briefing.
Askedwhat he would be thinking when facing world-class goalkeeper Joe Hartof the City side, Vinh said: "Not only myself, but also all of the otherplayers will be faced with challenges when playing against such atalented goalie. But as a striker, I will have my way, and hope thattogether with my teammates, we will have a good match tomorrow."
Onthe visiting side, coach Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti confirmedthat the best players will be on the field on July 27, while Hart saidhis team were ready for the match.
"It is an important match forus, as we have only two friendly matches to improve our team ahead ofthe new season," said Pellegrini, who added that he enjoyed Vietnamesecoffee very much.
"Tomorrow, fans will see our best ones, such as(Raheem Shaquille) Sterling and Hart on the field," he said, addingthat he would use as many players as possible.
The only change inManchester City's line-up is the disappearance of newcomer FabianDelph, who suffered an injury in Australia and has to return to Englandfor medical treatment.
Hart said that despite the difference inweather between Vietnam and Australia, Manchester City would not be heldback by any obstacles, as previously they also competed in similarconditions. And they still have one more day to adapt to the weather.
Earlieron July 26, the Manchester City squad was divided into three groupsthat took part in different activities to meet with the Vietnamesepeople.
Midfielder David Silva and four teammates arrived at SOS Village, where they were warmly welcomed by hundreds of young fans.
Silva, who received a portrait drawn by one of fans, said he would forever cherish the memory.
Also, defender Bacary Sagna and three players visited Vietnam National University.
Inhis second time visiting the country, the Frenchman said he was pleasedwith the what Vietnamese fans gave to the team, adding that Vietnamesepeople were friendly and he loved Vietnam.
Keeper Hart and teammates enjoyed a tour to Indochina Plaza, where they gave away tickets to lucky shoppers.
Saturday(July 25) must be a special day for Fernando Francisco Reges and GaelClichy, as they celebrated a jubilant birthday party with many fanswaiting for them, along with cake, at Marriot Hotel Hanoi's lobby.
Reges was 28 years old on July 25, while Clichy was 29 on July 26.
The friendly match will start at 8pm July 27 and be exclusively aired live on VTV6 and VTV6HD channels.-VNA
Speaking at apress conference in Hanoi on July 26, the Japanese coach said the entireteam was happy to have a chance to play Manchester City, one of thebest clubs in the world.
"We will play our best in tomorrow'smatch, although no tactic could be a surprise for Manchester City. Yes,of course, I hope my players will receive good experience to use intheir coming World Cup qualification," he said.
Vietnam captain Le Cong Vinh also spoke at the briefing.
Askedwhat he would be thinking when facing world-class goalkeeper Joe Hartof the City side, Vinh said: "Not only myself, but also all of the otherplayers will be faced with challenges when playing against such atalented goalie. But as a striker, I will have my way, and hope thattogether with my teammates, we will have a good match tomorrow."
Onthe visiting side, coach Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti confirmedthat the best players will be on the field on July 27, while Hart saidhis team were ready for the match.
"It is an important match forus, as we have only two friendly matches to improve our team ahead ofthe new season," said Pellegrini, who added that he enjoyed Vietnamesecoffee very much.
"Tomorrow, fans will see our best ones, such as(Raheem Shaquille) Sterling and Hart on the field," he said, addingthat he would use as many players as possible.
The only change inManchester City's line-up is the disappearance of newcomer FabianDelph, who suffered an injury in Australia and has to return to Englandfor medical treatment.
Hart said that despite the difference inweather between Vietnam and Australia, Manchester City would not be heldback by any obstacles, as previously they also competed in similarconditions. And they still have one more day to adapt to the weather.
Earlieron July 26, the Manchester City squad was divided into three groupsthat took part in different activities to meet with the Vietnamesepeople.
Midfielder David Silva and four teammates arrived at SOS Village, where they were warmly welcomed by hundreds of young fans.
Silva, who received a portrait drawn by one of fans, said he would forever cherish the memory.
Also, defender Bacary Sagna and three players visited Vietnam National University.
Inhis second time visiting the country, the Frenchman said he was pleasedwith the what Vietnamese fans gave to the team, adding that Vietnamesepeople were friendly and he loved Vietnam.
Keeper Hart and teammates enjoyed a tour to Indochina Plaza, where they gave away tickets to lucky shoppers.
Saturday(July 25) must be a special day for Fernando Francisco Reges and GaelClichy, as they celebrated a jubilant birthday party with many fanswaiting for them, along with cake, at Marriot Hotel Hanoi's lobby.
Reges was 28 years old on July 25, while Clichy was 29 on July 26.
The friendly match will start at 8pm July 27 and be exclusively aired live on VTV6 and VTV6HD channels.-VNA
