Phan Van Duc and Que Ngoc Hai were summoned by coach Park to attend an international friendly tournament.

Among the 31 players called up, it is not difficult to see that the main players are still experienced faces who have accompanied each other throughout many major tournaments at the national team level, especially in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers in Asia. In addition, the return of some key players after a long absence due to injury is also noteworthy, especially the case of Doan Van Hau. This defender returned to play for the first time after 19 months away from the field with 20 minutes of participation in the match between Hanoi FC and Hai Phong at Hang Day Stadium, in round 6 of V-League 2022 on July 10.

The Vietnam national team will gather in Ho Chi Minh City from September 17. Photo: Hai Hoang

The return of Doan Van Hau to the national team is good news for Van Hau personally and a welcome signal for the Vietnam National Team in the process of strengthening its forces for the regional arena. Along with Van Hau's return is the presence of striker Van Quyet - a player highly appreciated for his expertise but has not really had a chance with the national team under coach Park Hang-seo. Midfielder Quang Hai, who is currently playing for the French club Pau, will also return to wear the national team shirt during this training session.

Phan Van Duc and Que Ngoc Hai are on the list of players joining the army this time. Photo: Hai Hoang

In addition to the veteran faces, coach Park Hang-seo also continues to give opportunities to young players, most notably the prominent names in the Vietnam U23 squad at the recent 2022 AFC U23 Championship Finals such as Khuat Van Khang, Phan Tuan Tai, Nham Manh Dung, Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Luong Duy Cuong...

The factor considered the newest discovery in the team's concentration list this time is striker Pham Dinh Duy of SHB Da Nang.

According to the plan, the Vietnam National Team will gather again in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17, after finishing round 16 of Night Wolf V.League 1-2022. Coach Park Hang-seo and his team will have 4 days to prepare before competing in the international friendly tournament, taking place from September 21 to September 27 at Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City. The opponents of the Vietnam National Team in this tournament are the Singapore National Team and the Indian National Team.

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