Young goalkeeper Cao Van Binh unexpectedly appeared at the Vietnam National Team training session
Hai Hoang•DNUM_DBZAFZCACF 20:24
This afternoon (May 31), goalkeeper Cao Van Binh (Song Lam Nghe An Club) unexpectedly appeared in the training session of the Vietnam National Team. This move opens up a great opportunity for this young player to prove himself before important tournaments.
On the afternoon of May 31, the Vietnamese team had their second training session in preparation for the match against Malaysia, the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup. Photo: Hai HoangBefore the training session, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan met and encouraged coach Kim Sang-sik and his team. Photo: Hai HoangThe head of VFF wished the Vietnamese team effective training sessions, ready for the decisive match with Malaysia. Photo: Hai HoangIn the afternoon practice session on May 31, the Vietnamese team had 15 players. Notably, after the first practice session, Cong Phuong, Duc Chien and goalkeeper Dinh Trieu were unexpectedly absent. Photo: Hai HoangCoach Kim Sang-sik has promoted young goalkeeper Cao Van Binh to practice with the Vietnam National Team. Photo: Hai HoangTraining with seniors opens up great opportunities for Van Binh before important tournaments. Photo: Hai HoangRecently, Van Binh was honored as "Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament" at the CFA Team China 2025 International Friendly Tournament. Photo: Hai HoangIn this afternoon's training session, the players from CAHN and Binh Duong did not appear in the Vietnam team. Photo: Hai HoangThe lack of players has more or less affected the preparation plan of the Vietnamese team. Photo: Hai HoangVan Toi (Hai Phong Club) was called up by coach Kim Sang-sik after Bui Hoang Viet Anh and Thanh Binh were injured and could not join the national team. In addition, central defender Ly Duc was also promoted from the U22 team to the Vietnam national team. Photo: Hai HoangVietnam team maintains 2 training sessions/day. Photo: Hai HoangIn the morning, the players practice physical strength at the gym, and in the afternoon practice tactics. Photo: Hai HoangCoach Kim Sang-sik has to solve the problem of defense when many players are injured. Photo: Hai HoangThe Vietnamese team is expected to go to Malaysia on June 6. Photo: Hai Hoang