The Vietnam U23 team with 41 players called up entered the first training session under the "reign" of new coach Philippe Troussier. The training session was announced to start at 8:30 pm but many players arrived 40 minutes late. Although the training session was at an unusual time, for the players who had worked with Mr. Philippe Troussier at the Vietnam U19 team before, this was already too familiar.
During the first training period lasting for 1 week, coach Philippe Troussier mainly observed and evaluated the players to select the most suitable factors for the playing style that he would apply to the team. The team's force will be screened through each training cycle, thereby also creating a very positive competitive atmosphere right from the first movement.
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| U23 Vietnam had their first training session under the leadership of new captain Philippe Troussier. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| Compared to the time of coach Park Hang-seo, U23 Vietnam has to get used to late training sessions. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| U23 Vietnam players are required to warm up before training. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| In this training session, coach Philippe Troussier called up 41 players. However, after 4 training sessions in March, the number of U23 Vietnam players will be cleared by nearly half. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| Coach Philippe Troussier has worked in Vietnam before, so he has many advantages. However, the French strategist takes a lot of time to convey the lesson plan and requirements to his students. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| Mr. Philippe Troussier repeatedly made the whole team "freeze" to directly demonstrate. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| Coach Philippe Troussier took a long time to convey the lesson plan to his students. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| Midfielder Phan Tan Tai said: "On the field, the coach is very strict and disciplined the players. In real life, he is gentle, lovable, and approachable. In his first time returning to work with Vietnamese football, I am really looking forward to my own performance. The whole team must be more focused. I will try every day to develop myself." Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| “The first training session brought a bit of nervousness and excitement to the players. The whole team was very happy and looking forward to completing the training session well. Previously, my friends and I were also used to practicing at this time under coach Philippe Troussier. So, we are also used to practicing in the evening, without much impact," Tan Tai added. Photo: Hai Hoang |
