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Vietnam U23 team intensifies training in physical challenges, ready to face West Asian teams.

Hai Hoang • December 24, 2025 20:24

The Vietnam U23 team is intensifying its physical training exercises to prepare for the demanding matches against West Asian teams at the AFC U23 Asian Championship.

On the afternoon of December 24th, the Vietnam U23 team continued their training at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center in preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Championship. Photo: Hai Hoang

Before the training session, the President of the Vietnam Football Federation, Tran Quoc Tuan, visited and encouraged the entire team, boosting the morale of coach Kim Sang Sik and his players. Photo: Hai Hoang

At the meeting, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan once again praised the fighting spirit, efforts, and outstanding achievements of the players at the SEA Games 33, while emphasizing that the entire team needs to quickly put aside the emotions of the recent Games to focus entirely on the new task. VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan noted that the upcoming U23 Asian Championship will be much more challenging, bringing together top U23 teams from across the continent, thus requiring serious preparation, determination, and high discipline. Photo: Hai Hoang

A notable point in the training session was the unexpected absence of goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien. Photo: Hai Hoang

Goalkeepers Cao Văn Bình (Sông Lam Nghệ An FC) and Nguyễn Tân (Ho Chi Minh City Police FC) are potential replacements if Trung Kiên does not recover in time. Photo: Hải Hoàng

Meanwhile, four players from PVF-CAND have joined the rest of the team for training. Photo: Hai Hoang

During this training session, coach Kim Sang Sik divided the team into two groups for a practice match. Photo: Hai Hoang

The Vietnam U22 team played a 15-minute practice match. The players moved continuously at a high intensity. Photo: Hai Hoang

The biggest challenge for the Vietnam U23 team is being drawn into what is considered a "group of death" with the presence of Saudi Arabia U23, Jordan U23, and Kyrgyzstan U23. Historically, teams from the West Asian region have always been considered "nemesis" of Vietnamese football due to their superior physique, strength, and individual technique. Photo: Hai Hoang

Having to face three teams with a physically demanding playing style right from the group stage requires coach Kim Sang Sik's team to be thoroughly prepared physically to avoid running out of steam in one-on-one challenges. Photo: Hai Hoang

To suit the continental stage, coach Kim Sang-sik is building a more pragmatic and direct playing style for the Vietnam U23 team. Instead of elaborate ball control, he prioritizes speed, mobility, and simple yet effective attacking moves. Photo: Hai Hoang

According to the plan, the Vietnam U23 team has one more training session before departing for Qatar for a training camp on December 26th. Photo: Hai Hoang

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