News 11/15: Vietnam national team is cautious, Nam Dinh changes coach

“The ball hasn’t rolled yet, so we can’t say anything yet” – the cautious message from captain Do Duy Manh sets the tone for November 15 of Vietnamese football. Before the away match in Laos in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers, the Vietnamese team prioritizes alertness over any affirmation. At the youth level, U22 Vietnam strengthened their confidence after a 1-0 victory over U22 China, preparing to face U22 Uzbekistan with detailed analysis sessions. Domestically, Nam Dinh changed their generals with the decision to hand over the head coach position to Mauro Jeronimo, while Viettel received a fine of 2 million VND before the big match with Hanoi Police.

Vietnam national football team is cautious against Laos.

Before going to Laos to play in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers, captain Do Duy Manh emphasized that the team should remain humble and focused: "The ball has not rolled yet, so we cannot say anything in advance, but the Vietnamese team always has the goal of winning. We are not subjective." From the use of words to attitude, the Vietnamese team sets clear goals but avoids falling into the trap of expectations.

U22 Vietnam: fine-tuning after opening victory

Message from Coach Dinh Hong Vinh

After the 1-0 victory over U22 China in the opening match of the 2025 Panda Cup, coach Dinh Hong Vinh "wound up" the spirit and opened up fair competition in the squad: "The main goal of the training trip is for everyone to play the role of official players, no one is a reserve. Tomorrow, I may shuffle the entire squad." That is the way to create motivation and maintain sharpness for the entire team.

Video analysis, final plan to fight U22 Uzbekistan

On the morning of November 14, U22 Vietnam spent time dissecting the 1-0 victory: reviewing key situations on video, comparing statistics to correct weak points and consolidating the effective tactics. The preparation focused on the second match against U22 Uzbekistan, where organization and tactical discipline will continue to be tested.

Nam Dinh appoints coach Mauro Jeronimo

Nam Dinh FC officially appointed coach Mauro Jeronimo to lead the first team, hoping to create a boost after a series of unsatisfactory matches at the beginning of the 2025-2026 V-League season. The decision was announced by Mr. Vu Hong Viet - Executive Director of the Club and currently General Director of Nam Dinh Green Steel Football Joint Stock Company. Previously, Mr. Viet held the role of head coach and won two V-League championships with the Club, then withdrew from the coaching staff to focus on senior management when the performance declined.

Viettel receives penalty before big battle with Hanoi Police

Before the match considered as the “early final” in the 1/8 round of the 2025/2026 National Cup between Hanoi Police and Viettel, the army team was fined 2 million VND by the Disciplinary Board of the Vietnam Football Federation because 5 players received yellow cards in the qualifying match with Hanoi FC at Hang Day Stadium. The penalty appeared at the time when coach Velizar Popov and his team needed maximum discipline for the tense confrontation.

Perspective from China after defeat against U22 Vietnam

The defeat in the opening match has caused Chinese football to receive much criticism. Commentator Dong Lu said that the team should look to Vietnam to strive before dreaming further in the Asian arena. The statement was brief but hit the nail on the head about competition standards and progress roadmap.

Nguyen Xuan Son on The Guardian's nomination list

Nguyen Xuan Son surprisingly appeared in the list of 40 best players of 2025 announced by The Guardian, despite not playing this year. His appearance created a rare highlight in the annual nominations, attracting the attention of fans.

From the caution of the Vietnam national team, the systematic preparation of the Vietnam U22 team to the adjustments at the club level like Nam Dinh, the picture of domestic football on November 15 was painted with discipline and timely decisions - necessary pieces before entering the bigger tests.