Coach Polking speaks candidly about Đình Bắc, reveals Quang Hải's injury

Coach Mano Polking is satisfied with Hanoi Police's emphatic win, particularly as Nguyễn Đình Bắc excels, and also reassures regarding Nguyễn Quang Hải's injury.

A 5-1 victory over Đà Nẵng not only helps Hanoi Police solidify their position but also brings notable highlights in both technical and personnel aspects. After the match, Coach Mano Polking expressed satisfaction, yet maintained calmness and respect for the opponent, reflecting a cautious approach in the long-term race of the season.

Discussing the match, the Brazilian strategist candidly acknowledged: “I am happy with this win. Despite the big victory, I still think Đà Nẵng is a good team; I don't believe they will be relegated because they had some very good moments of play.”This statement somewhat reflects the actual situation, as the visiting team still created several notable opportunities despite trailing heavily.

The biggest highlight belongs to the young striker Nguyễn Đình Bắc. His brace not only helped him relieve pressure but also marked a psychological turning point after a series of matches that fell short of expectations. These are the first goals scored by the U23 Vietnam forward in V.League 2025/26, thereby affirming his potential and increasingly clear role in the squad.

Providing a deeper assessment of the overall performance, Coach Polking believes the team still has areas to improve: “I think in the first half we could have played more aggressively. Even though we led 3-0, we still allowed them opportunities. However, I am more happy than disappointed, especially with Đình Bắc. His professional training efforts were rewarded with two goals today.”This comment shows high demands for stability and focus in the gameplay.

Alongside the joy of victory, the situation involving captain Nguyễn Quang Hải caused concern among fans. This midfielder had to leave the field on a stretcher after a collision at the end of the match, raising worries about his potential absence in the crucial upcoming phase.

However, Coach Polking quickly reassured: “He suffered a slight ankle twist after a collision. Fortunately, we have an eight-day break coming up. Quang Hải will receive full treatment and rest to recover. We need to maintain focus, tackling each match one by one to keep the distance from the chasing group.”This is seen as a positive signal, giving CAHN more confidence in their journey ahead.