Asian Cup. Edmar Lacerda commented on the preparation of the Kyrgyzstan national team

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Today in Jeddah, the first match of the final stage of the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup will take place, featuring the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia. Our team’s head coach Edmar Lacerda shared his thoughts on the preparation for the tournament.
Photo from the archive. Edmar Lacerda, head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team
According to Lacerda, the Kyrgyzstan team arrived at the tournament with the goal of showcasing high-quality and spectacular football.

“We understand that we are in a tough group with strong opponents, but we are ready for this challenge. Our preparation has been good, and we are determined to demonstrate our best football,” he noted.

The coach added that the team has studied their opponents, particularly highlighting the Vietnamese team as technical and strong.

“They have an excellent coach. The group is very strong, and it won't be easy. It is important for us to start the first game successfully,” emphasized Edmar Lacerda.

We remind you of the match schedule for the Kyrgyzstan national team (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 the Saudi Arabian national team will open the tournament.
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