Photo from the archive. Head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team Edmar Lacerda
According to him, the Kyrgyzstan team arrived at the tournament with the goal of demonstrating quality and spectacular football.
“We understand that we are in a tough group with serious opponents, but we are ready for this challenge. Our preparation has been good, and we intend to show our best football,” he noted.
Lacerda also emphasized that his players have studied their opponents, highlighting the Vietnam national team as a technically strong team.
“They have an excellent coach. The group is very strong and solid, and the upcoming matches will not be easy. It is critically important for us to start the first game successfully,” added the head coach.
Here is the schedule of matches for the Kyrgyzstan national team (according to Bishkek time):
January 6 at 22:00 — Saudi Arabia — Kyrgyzstan
(Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah);
January 9 at 20:00 — Kyrgyzstan — Vietnam
(King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah);
January 12 at 22:30 — Jordan — Kyrgyzstan
(King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah).
The match against Saudi Arabia will be the opening match of the tournament.
