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Vietnam team lost force in the first training session to prepare for Asian Cup Qualifiers

Hai Hoang • DNUM_BCZADZCACF 20:52

Many key players were absent from the first training session of the Vietnamese team, preparing for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign.

On the afternoon of March 12, 2025, the Vietnamese team had its first training session at Binh Duong Stadium, kicking off the third qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup. Photo: Hai Hoang

4367128d8e6c3f32667d(1).jpg — The training session took place in an exciting atmosphere, however, some key players were absent due to minor injuries. Photo: Hai Hoang

2ea86275f19440ca1985(1).jpg — During this training session, coach Kim Sang-sik has called up a number of new faces to strengthen the team. Photo: Hai Hoang

3c337c46e2a753f90ab6(1).jpg — Notably, the appearance of defender Pham Ly Duc and midfielder Tran Bao Toan from Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club. Photo: Hai Hoang

a75b7775e99458ca0185(1).jpg — In addition, young goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien, with a height of 1m91, was also called up to replace goalkeeper Nguyen Filip, who asked for permission to be absent due to personal reasons. Photo: Hai Hoang

During this training session, four players including striker Nguyen Tien Linh, Dinh Thanh Binh, midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai and center back Bui Hoang Viet Anh had to practice separately at the hotel due to injuries sustained in recent V-League matches. Photo: Hai Hoang

Tien Linh suffered a swollen knee after colliding with defender Bui Tien Dung in the match between Binh Duong Club and The Cong Viettel in round 16 of V-League. Photo: Hai Hoang

However, according to the medical team, these injuries are not serious and the players are expected to recover in the next 2-3 days, in time to participate in the team's upcoming matches. Photo: Hai Hoang

5d1cac853264833ada75 (1) — Before the training session, captain Do Duy Manh shared about the team's situation: "Currently, I am fine and can return to training with the team." Photo: Hai Hoang

2058141388f239ac60e3(1).jpg — Some of the players have suffered minor injuries and are currently rehabilitating with the doctor to regain their best physical condition and return to training and competition as decided by the coaching staff," Duy Manh said. Photo: Hai Hoang

20ddbd2c21cd9093c9dc(1).jpg — Mr. Lee Jung Soo - the new assistant of coach Kim Sang-sik, he is a famous former center back of Korean football. During his football career, he played for top clubs such as Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Al-Sadd. Notably, he scored in both the round of 16 and quarter-finals at the 2010 World Cup, making an important contribution to bringing the Korean team to the quarter-finals of this tournament. Photo: Hai Hoang

In addition, Mr. Kim Sang-sik also has the support of Mr. Lee Woon Jae, one of the best goalkeepers in Korean football history. He participated in four consecutive World Cups from 1994 to 2006 and played an important role in Korea's journey to the semi-finals at the 2002 World Cup. After retiring, he turned to coaching and has a lot of experience in training goalkeepers. The presence of Mr. Lee Woon Jae in the coaching staff is expected to improve the quality and skills of the goalkeepers of the Vietnamese team. Photo: Hai Hoang

Đội tuyển Việt Nam sẽ tiếp tục tập luyện tại Bình Dương để chuẩn bị cho trận giao hữu với đội tuyển Campuchia vào ngày 19/3. — The Vietnamese team will continue to train in Binh Duong to prepare for the friendly match with the Cambodian team on March 19. Photo: Hai Hoang

This match is considered an important warm-up before the official match against Laos in the third qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup, taking place on March 25 at Binh Duong Stadium. Photo: Hai Hoang

Hai Hoang