Vietnam team actively practices, ready for rematch with Saudi Arabia team
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of November 13, the Vietnam National Team continued to practice at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, preparing for the second leg match against the Saudi Arabian Team, taking place at My Dinh National Stadium on November 16.
Regarding the force, the team has made adjustments when goalkeeper Nguyen Van Toan and striker Nham Manh Dung, and officially welcomed young goalkeeper Quan Van Chuan to join the force to prepare for the match against Saudi Arabia. Previously, striker Ho Thanh Minh, after a few "trial" training sessions with the team, was also returned to the Vietnam U23 team to wait for opportunities for the next training sessions.
 |
| Vietnam national football team returns to training after losing to Japan national football team. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Van Toan suffered a shoulder injury but it was not too serious. However, through an MRI scan, the team doctor discovered that Van Toan had a deformity in his shoulder joint that affected his movement. In the coming time, the VFF Medical Board will conduct a consultation before deciding whether to perform surgery to treat Van Toan's deformity or not. Because Van Toan could not return to play, yesterday,Coach Park Hang-seodecided to create conditions for Van Toan to return to visit his family and wait for the decision of the Medical Board.
 |
| Coach Park asked his students to be more determined in the next 5 matches of the Vietnam National Team. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Before the training session, the Korean coach reminded his players to continue to focus on the 5 return matches in the third qualifying round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Asia, in which the first rematch will be the home match against Saudi Arabia on November 16. Coach Park Hang-seo emphasized that the spirit of the Vietnamese team is to never give up under any circumstances.
 |
| The exercises bring a fun and comfortable atmosphere to the players. Photo: Hai Hoang |
After 5 consecutive losses, the Vietnam national team is back to the starting line and looking for opportunities in the 5 return matches. These are not only big challenges but also opportunities for the players to continue to approach the high level of football in the continental arena, thereby maturing and developing more, at the same time inspiring the generation of young players to follow and strive.
Also yesterday afternoon, the Saudi Arabian guest team had their first training session at Hang Day Stadium. In the first leg, the Saudi Arabian team won 3-1 againstVietnam National Team. In the upcoming rematch, although playing away, the Saudi Arabian team is still rated higher than the Vietnamese team. The West Asian team is leading Group B with an unbeaten streak.