Pham Xuan Manh returns to the Vietnam national team list

Today (June 2), head coach Philippe Troussier officially announced the personnel selection for the FIFA Days gathering in June 2023 of the Vietnam team, with 33 names summoned.

Unlike the gathering last March, which was only meant to help the players warm up and get used to the new ideas in the playing style of the new French coach, in this gathering, the team will participate in 2 international friendly matches, respectively against the Hong Kong team (China) on June 15 at Lach Tray Stadium - Hai Phong and against the Syrian team on June 20 at Thien Truong Stadium - Nam Dinh.

Many new faces were called up to the National Team by coach Philippe Troussier. Photo: Hai Hoang

Therefore, in addition to prioritizing experienced players who are performing well in the V.League, coach Philippe Troussier also expanded the list to give opportunities to new players, notably midfielder Le Pham Thanh Long, who is playing very well for Dong A Thanh Hoa, or Bui Van Duc of Hong Linh Ha Tinh - a Muong player known for his versatile playing style and strong physical foundation.

In addition, on the occasion of FIFA Days, coach Philippe Troussier also proposed to call up 3 players who are playing football abroad to return to join the national team, namely Nguyen Quang Hai (Pau Club, France), Nguyen Van Toan (Seoul E-Land Club, Korea) and Nguyen Cong Phuong (Yokohama Club, Japan). However, in this training session, the national team is also missing some familiar faces, unfortunately midfielder Do Hung Dung (recently underwent appendix surgery), Phan Van Duc (injured), Nguyen Van Quyet (out of action due to suspension)...

Pham Xuan Manh was called up to the Vietnam National Team by coach Philippe Troussier. Photo: Hai Hoang

In addition, fans will also witness the return of names that were previously part of the Vietnam National Team and Vietnam U23 team such as: Pham Xuan Manh, Truong Tien Anh, Lam Ti Phong, Trieu Viet Hung...

Another name that has attracted attention is Schmidt Adriano. This Vietnamese-American central defender, whose Vietnamese name is Bui Duc Duy, was called up to the national team for the first time in March 2022 but has not had many opportunities to show his talent.

According to the plan, the Vietnamese team will regroup starting from June 5. However, because many players are still busy with the schedule of round 11 of V.League, coach Philippe Troussier will not have his full squad until June 7.

List of Vietnam team. Photo: VFF