Vietnam team practices in the rain to prepare for match against Philippines
Hai Hoang•DNUM_BCZBBZCACD 19:27
(Baonghean.vn) - The Vietnamese team's training session took place in heavy rain, however, coach Philippe Troussier's students still actively practiced before leaving for the Philippines.
At the afternoon training session of November 12 of the Vietnam team at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong met and encouraged the spirit of coach Philippe Troussier and his team before the whole team left for the Philippines to compete in the opening match of the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Asia. Photo: Hai HoangAccompanying Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong were Director of the Department of Physical Training and Sports Dang Ha Viet, Vice President of VFF Tran Anh Tu and Deputy Secretary General of VFF Nguyen Minh Chau. Photo: Hai HoangThen coach Philippe Troussier and his team entered the last training session before leaving for the Philippines. Photo: Hai HoangRegarding the training session content, the whole team continued to practice small group coordination, quick ball deployment situations, and few touches. Photo: Hai HoangThe Vietnamese team's training session took place in heavy rain, however, Philippe Troussier and his team did not have much time left so the training session continued as usual. Photo: Hai HoangCurrently, the team has no separate training sessions, center back Que Ngoc Hai and goalkeeper Nguyen Dinh Trieu have returned to practice according to the team's training plan. Photo: Hai HoangThe return of central defender Que Ngoc Hai will help the Vietnamese team's defense become more solid. Photo: Hai HoangCoach Philippe Troussier and his assistants work at full capacity, constantly encouraging the players to be more meticulous in every movement. Photo: Hai HoangStriker Tuan Hai is in good form, which also makes coach Philippe Troussier somewhat more assured. Photo: Hai HoangIn recent days, coach Philippe Troussier has also implemented a training program on artificial turf to help his players adapt well when competing at the Rizal Memorial Stadium of the host country team. Photo: Hai HoangIt is expected that tonight, coach Philippe Troussier will cross out the names of 3 players before moving to the Philippines on the morning of November 13. Photo: Hai HoangIn addition, in Manila, the team will have 3 more training sessions to get used to the weather and field conditions here. Photo: Hai HoangThe Vietnamese team is determined to win the opening match, thereby creating a psychological boost for the reception of strong opponent Iraq at home stadium My Dinh on November 21. Photo: Hai Hoang
