Expected lineup of Vietnam national team against Myanmar in international friendly match

The Vietnamese national team will have the final general rehearsal before the ASEAN Cup 2026 when hosting Myanmar. This is also an opportunity for coach Kim Sang-sik to test the squad considered to be the most optimal for the journey to defend the championship.

In the goalkeeper position, Dang Van Lam is almost certain to continue to be given opportunities. With many years of experience wearing the Vietnamese national team jersey and stable form, the goalkeeper born in 1993 is still the most reliable choice in goal.

Meanwhile, the defense when the team lacks many familiar faces due to injury. Therefore, the coaching staff is forced to build a new framework.

The central defenders are Nguyen Thanh Chung (center), Pham Xuan Manh (right) and Doan Van Hau (left). The left-back position is held by Nguyen Van Van Vi and on the opposite wing is the appearance of Truong Tien Anh.

This is considered an opportunity for new personnel options to prove their ability before the official tournament.

In the midfield area, Quang Hai and Hoang Duc are likely to continue to play the role of coordinating the play. This midfielder pair will take on the task of connecting the lines, creating conditions for the attack to promote speed and finishing ability.

The most notable is the change in the attack. If true to recent experiments, Mr. Kim Sang-sik can use the trio Xuan Son, Hoang Hen and Tai Loc from the beginning. This will be a rare time for the Vietnamese team to play with all three naturalized players in the starting lineup.

Force fluctuations have forced the Korean strategist to continuously adjust personnel. The inability of Khuat Van Khang, Duy Manh or Ngoc Bao to participate has significantly disrupted the familiar squad of the Vietnamese team.

Therefore, the confrontation with Myanmar is not simply a friendly match but also the final test before entering the ASEAN Cup.