The Vietnamese national team was missing two players in their second training session before the match against Laos.
The second training session in Viet Tri was without Van Lam (due to muscle strain) and Hai Long; the goalkeeper born in 1993 is expected to return on November 13th. The CAHN and Hanoi FC teams have already rejoined the squad.
The Vietnamese national team held its second training session at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho province) on the afternoon of November 12th to prepare for the match against Laos in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, but still lacked a full squad. Two players were absent: goalkeeper Van Lam and Hai Long. According to the coaching staff, Van Lam missed training due to muscle strain during the November 11th session. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation and is expected to return on November 13th. The 1993-born goalkeeper's injury is not serious, and he is expected to be fit to play against Laos.
Team news: Van Lam and Hai Long are absent.
After completing the V-League 2025/26 schedule on November 10th, a group of players from CAHN and Hanoi FC were allowed to train at the hotel for the first session on November 11th. At that time, the Vietnamese national team was missing a total of 10 players and trained with only 13 people. On the afternoon of November 12th, the team welcomed back many key players, notably Quang Hai, Pendant Quang Vinh, Tuan Hai, Duy Manh, Van Vi, etc.
The training plan maintains a consistent pace, with Coach Kim Sang Sik personally demonstrating the techniques.
The training session was relaxed. Coach Kim Sang Sik continued to directly participate in the "keep-away" drills with his players, maintaining the connection and rhythm of the entire team as the squad gradually returned to full strength.
Dressing room corner: a message from Xuan Manh, a highlight from Xuan Son.
Speaking before training on November 12th, Xuan Manh said: “Everyone is in good health, no one has suffered any serious injuries. The atmosphere in the team is currently very positive.” He emphasized that the whole team is aiming for a win against Laos.
The defender also sent words of encouragement to his teammate Nguyen Xuan Son, who recently returned after nearly a year of injury treatment: "Xuan Son always brings positive energy to the whole team. He's always smiling and inspiring to his teammates." Xuan Son's return provides more personnel options for coach Kim Sang Sik and boosts the team's morale.
The context of preparations for the match against Laos.
- 10/11: Players from CAHN and Hanoi FC will compete in the V-League 2025/26.
- 11/11: First training session, a total of 10 players were absent; the team only had 13 people on the field.
- November 12th: Second training session at Viet Tri Stadium; many key players returned, but Van Lam and Hai Long were absent.
- Expected date: November 13th - Van Lam completes his recovery and returns to training.
With their physical condition gradually stabilizing, their spirits high, and their squad fully restored, the Vietnamese national team continues its preparations for the match against Laos in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, with the clear objective of securing three points.
