Coach Kim Sang-sik assembles the squad, Vietnam team is ready to play Malaysia
Hai Hoang (Working from Malaysia)•June 8, 2025 18:58
During the training session on the afternoon of June 8, coach Kim Sang-sik assembled the team and reviewed tactics, preparing for the important encounter with Malaysia in the second qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.
On the afternoon of June 8, the Vietnamese team had a training session at UM Arena, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), continuing the preparation process for the match against the host team Malaysia in the second qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup. Photo: Hai HoangAfter the first two sessions of getting used to the weather and adjusting the amount of exercise, coach Kim Sang-sik officially entered the stage of assembling the team and perfecting the tactics. Photo: Hai HoangRight from the beginning of the session, the whole team was divided into position groups to practice coordinated attacks, defenses, quick transitions and counter-attacks. Photo: Hai HoangPlayers are required to perform at high intensity, simulating real competition situations. Photo: Hai HoangIn particular, the coaching staff has come up with many fixed situations, details that can make a difference in a tense match. Photo: Hai HoangCoach Kim Sang-sik also spent a lot of time assembling the main squad, testing personnel options in the expected tactical diagram. Photo: Hai HoangExpected players such as Quang Hai, Tien Linh, Quang Vinh… all showed good performance, while the team spirit remained very positive. Photo: Hai HoangThe positive point is that the Vietnamese team had no injuries recorded after the training session. Photo: Hai HoangThis training session had the presence of the host team Malaysia's media. Photo: Hai HoangThe focus, determination and healthy competition between positions are creating a professional and urgent atmosphere throughout the team. Photo: Hai HoangAn unexpected incident occurred when the field's automatic watering system was suddenly activated midway. Photo: Hai HoangAfter a few minutes of handling, the coaching staff adjusted the plan, moving the team to another area of the field to continue training. Photo: Hai HoangWith two days left before the official match at 8:00 p.m. on June 10 at Bukit Jalil Stadium, the coaching staff will continue to adjust to finalize the optimal lineup, ready for the predicted difficult confrontation with the home team Malaysia. Photo: Hai Hoang
