Coach Kim Sang Sik finalizes the Vietnam national team's leadership team for November.
Duy Mạnh will continue to wear the captain's armband for the Vietnam national team during the FIFA Days in November; Quang Hải and Hoàng Đức will serve as vice-captains. The team will assemble on November 10th, travel to Laos on November 15th, and play on November 19th.
Coach Kim Sang Sik has announced the leadership team for the Vietnamese national team for the FIFA Days training camp in November: defender Do Duy Manh will continue as captain, with Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Hoang Duc as vice-captains. The team will gather on November 10th in Viet Tri (Phu Tho province), and is expected to have 4-5 training sessions before traveling to Laos on November 15th, in preparation for the match on November 19th.
Vietnam National Team Executive Committee - November
According to an announcement from the Vietnam Football Federation, coach Kim Sang Sik continues to place his trust in Do Duy Manh as captain. He will be joined by vice-captains Quang Hai and Hoang Duc.
Previously, during the October training camp, when Quang Hai was absent, Vietnamese-born player Cao Pendant Quang Vinh was assigned the role of vice-captain. Maintaining the familiar leadership structure helps ensure continuity in team management during recent training camps.
Duy Mạnh received the captain's armband from the 2024 AFF Cup. In his role as leader, the Hanoi FC defender is recognized as a bridge within the team and a source of moral support for his teammates.
Preparation plan for the match against Laos
The Vietnamese national team will gather in Viet Tri (Phu Tho province) starting on November 10th. Coach Kim Sang Sik and his team are expected to have 4-5 training sessions there to finalize their preparations before traveling to Laos on November 15th. The match against Laos will take place on November 19th.
| Timeline | Content |
|---|---|
| 10/11 | The troops assembled in Viet Tri (Phu Tho). |
| 10-14/11 | Expected 4-5 training sessions |
| 15/11 | Travel to Laos |
| 19/11 | Playing against Laos |
Statement by Captain Duy Mạnh
Sharing his goals for this training camp, captain Do Duy Manh said: “Each player, despite having different roles and responsibilities, shares a common goal: to build a united team, overcome difficulties, and repay the trust and love of the fans.”
Recent HR landscape
The October training camp saw adjustments in the leadership group with Quang Hai absent and Cao Pendant Quang Vinh being given the vice-captain's armband. In November, with a more stable squad, coach Kim Sang Sik finalized the leadership group with Duy Manh, Quang Hai, and Hoang Duc.
Early identification of the leadership team helped the team stay on track in preparation for the match against Laos, with clear guidance on responsibilities on and off the field for each group leader.
Key points
- Duy Mạnh will continue to captain the Vietnamese national team during the FIFA Days in November.
- Vice-captains: Quang Hai and Hoang Duc; in October, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh was a temporary replacement when Quang Hai was absent.
- The team will assemble in Viet Tri on November 10th; 4-5 training sessions are planned; they will travel to Laos on November 15th; and the competition will be on November 19th.
- Duy Mạnh emphasized the goal of unity and repaying the fans' trust.
