Coach Park Hang Seo immediately eliminated the Vietnamese Golden Ball from the AFF Cup 2018

Accordingly, two players will not continue their journey with the team: striker Dinh Thanh Trung (Quang Nam) and defender Duong Thanh Hao (Than Quang Ninh).

Midfielder Dinh Thanh Trung participated in the AFF Cup 2016 and is the former captain of the national team. The fact that the Ha Tinh player, who is currently playing for Quang Nam, was eliminated surprised many people. Because he was the Golden Ball of Vietnamese football in 2017 and is one of the most experienced and stable players in the team.

Dinh Thanh Trung was the captain of the Vietnamese national team at the AFF Cup 2016 under coach Huu Thang. Photo: Goal

However, the Korean coach's decision partly comes from the fact that he has so many excellent attacking midfielders such as Trong Hoang, Quang Hai, Van Quyet, Cong Phuong, Van Duc...

As for Duong Thanh Hao, his lackluster performance and injuries prevented him from competing with his U23 Vietnam juniors, which was predictable.

Previously, after finishing the training trip in Paju, South Korea, coach Park Hang Seo also finalized the list for the first time with 5 names not in the team's plan including: goalkeeper Pham Van Cuong, defender Dinh Viet Tu, Pham Van Thanh, midfielder Nguyen Hoang Quoc Chi, Tran Minh Vuong.

This afternoon (November 4), the team will have their last training session in Hanoi before moving to Laos on the morning of November 5 to prepare for the opening match against host Laos in the opening round of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018.

During the team meeting this morning (November 4), midfielder Dinh Thanh Trung could not hold back his tears. Along with saying goodbye to his teammates, the current Vietnamese Golden Ball winner also decided to retire from the Vietnamese national team.

List of 23 players participating in AFF Cup 2018

Phan Van Duc "hints" at the task assigned by Coach Park at AFF Cup 2018

(Baonghean.vn) - This afternoon (November 3), the Vietnam National Team will have its final training session in Hanoi before moving to Laos tomorrow to begin the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 campaign. Midfielder Phan Van Duc unexpectedly revealed his chance to be on the official list.

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