Gia Bảo praises Xuân Son's class, Vietnam national team awaits Laos.
The Vietnamese national team held their first training session in Laos on the afternoon of November 16th, preparing for their official match at 7:00 PM on November 19th; newcomer Khong Minh Gia Bao called Xuan Son a top-class striker.
On the afternoon of November 16th in Laos, newcomer Khong Minh Gia Bao called Xuan Son a "top-class striker" during the Vietnamese national team's first training session in Laos. The team is preparing for the official match at 7:00 PM on November 19th at the Laotian National Stadium.
Rookie Khong Minh Gia Bao praises Xuan Son's class.
Given the opportunity to speak to the media, center-back Khổng Minh Gia Bảo – making his debut for the Vietnamese national team – had high praise for striker Xuân Son, the naturalized player who recently returned after a 10-month injury layoff.
“Clearly, Xuan Son is an excellent player. He has proven that both in the V-League and with the Vietnamese national team. He is a top-class striker. Although he has only recently returned and his form may not be at its best, training with him has helped me learn a great deal.”
Vietnam National Team's schedule in Laos
The Vietnamese national team arrived in Laos on the morning of November 15th. Coach Kim Sang Sik gave the entire team a rest and only had them train at the hotel gym on the first day. On the afternoon of November 16th, the team held their first training session at the stadium, preparing for the official match scheduled for 7:00 PM on November 19th at the Laotian National Stadium.
Profile and performance of Khong Minh Gia Bao
Khong Minh Gia Bao, born in 2000, is considered a central defender with excellent tackling and physical strength, possessing great stamina and versatility with both feet. He rose through the ranks of the People's Police Club, previously playing for Phu Dong Ninh Binh, then joining Quang Nam Club before transferring to Ho Chi Minh City Police in August 2025. Gia Bao has also played for the Vietnam U20 team and is currently one of the young defenders in good form.
At Ho Chi Minh City Police FC, Gia Bao is a key player with one of the highest playing minutes in the team. In this V-League season, he has started 9 out of 10 matches, playing the full 90 minutes in 8 of them. The only match he missed was due to suspension after accumulating 3 yellow cards.
| Index | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting lineup in this V-League season | 9/10 |
| The match went to the full 90 minutes. | 8 |
| Absent | 1 (suspended due to accumulating 3 yellow cards) |
A breath of fresh air and high expectations.
Along with Khong Minh Gia Bao (Ho Chi Minh City Police), striker Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong (Becamex Ho Chi Minh City) is one of the two new recruits called up to prepare for the match against Laos, promising to bring a fresh new energy to the national team.
The praise for Xuan Son doesn't just come from the newcomer. Reportedly, Vietnam national team captain Do Duy Manh has also praised the striker's return. With the team having just settled into a training routine in Laos, these positive signals from within indicate their readiness for the upcoming match.
Key information
- The Vietnamese national team held their first training session in Laos on the afternoon of November 16th, after arriving on the morning of November 15th.
- The match officially took place at 7:00 PM on November 19th at the Lao National Stadium.
- Khổng Minh Gia Bảo called Xuân Son a "top-class striker," affirming that he learned a lot while training with him.
- Gia Bảo is a key player for Ho Chi Minh City Police: he has started 9 out of 10 V-League matches this season, playing the full 90 minutes in 8 of them.
- Two new recruits have been called up: Khong Minh Gia Bao (Ho Chi Minh City Police) and Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong (Becamex Ho Chi Minh City).
