Philippines are determined to keep their tactics secret, and coach Park Hang-seo receives bad news.
Trung Kien•December 4, 2018 18:51
(Baonghean.vn) - Midfielder Do Hung Dung had to train separately with the doctor during the afternoon training session on December 4th, putting coach Park Hang-seo at risk of losing two important players before the second leg of the 2018 AFF Cup semi-final against the Philippines.
During this afternoon's training session, midfielder Do Hung Dung appeared sluggish. He was then unable to join his teammates for the warm-up, instead walking around the field with the medical staff. According to the Vietnamese national team's coaching staff, Hung Dung suffered a muscle strain after the away win against the Philippines in the first leg of the 2018 AFF Cup semi-final.
It remains unclear whether Hung Dung will be able to recover in time for the return match at My Dinh Stadium on December 6th. The absence of Hung Dung would be a major loss for the Vietnamese national team.
Besides midfielder Hung Dung, coach Park Hang-seo is also unlikely to be able to use Van Toan in the upcoming match against the Philippines. The HAGL striker did not appear on the field with the Vietnamese national team during this afternoon's training session.
The Vietnamese national team's training session began at 4:30 PM. Coach Park Hang-seo had the starting players warm up separately with light physical exercises. Meanwhile, Van Quyet, Xuan Truong, and the reserve players practiced getting used to the feel of the ball.
Images from the training sessions of the Vietnam and Philippines national teams on the afternoon of December 4th.
The players happily warmed up. Scoring two away goals created a relaxed atmosphere for the Vietnamese national team. Photo: TK
Despite facing some difficulties with his squad, coach Park Hang-seo remains cheerful. Photo: TK
Defender Que Ngoc Hai spent a lot of time talking with Doan Van Hau. Photo: TK
The players who started in the match against the Philippines a few days ago are warming up separately. Photo: TK
Striker Cong Phuong was included in the group of players training with the ball. Photo: TK
Midfielder Luong Xuan Truong also did not play in the previous match. Photo: TK
Captain and striker Van Quyet trains enthusiastically. Photo: TK
Uncle Nguyen Anh Duc and nephew Phan Van Duc are inseparable. Photo: TK
Hundreds of reporters are currently working in Hanoi. The Vietnamese national team is receiving special and close attention from fans and the public. Photo: TK
Immediately following the Vietnamese national team's training session was the Philippines national team's preparation. From observation, coach Eriksson only had 16-18 players available for the away match at My Dinh Stadium, as other players had to return to their respective clubs for training. (Photo: TK)
The strategist who once led the England national team to the World Cup was quite surprised by the number of Vietnamese reporters attending the Philippines national team's training session. He only began his own training session after the 15-minute reporting period had ended. Photo: TK
(Baonghean.vn) - Not a prodigious center forward like Anh Duc, not a world-class free-kick taker like Quang Hai, and not possessing the child prodigy image of Cong Phuong or Van Quyen, but Phan Van Duc has the rare qualities of a great player. Through his own ability and ambition, Phan Van Duc has won over even the most demanding fans.
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