Coach Velizar Popov and Lucas Ribamar at the Thể Công Viettel–Persib Bandung pre-match press conference. Photo: TCVT FC.
Velizar Popov says Thể Công Viettel have studied Persib Bandung's recent matches ahead of their visit to Indonesia on 14 October. He praised the hosts' squad depth, experience and attacking quality while expressing confidence that his side can compete after thorough preparation. The match is the second Group E fixture in AFC Champions League Two. Viettel drew their opener, while Persib beat Seoul FC. Popov's press-conference remarks describe preparations before the match.
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