The Vietnam team gathered again on August 29 in Hanoi to prepare for the matches in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.
In this training session, in addition to familiar pillars such as Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, Duy Manh or Tien Linh, the coaching staff also gave opportunities to some new young faces such as striker Pham Gia Hung, defender Tran Hoang Phuc or central defender Dinh Quang Kiet.
However, the national team has had notable changes when some key players are absent due to injury.
Midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan could not participate after breaking his rib in the match between Dong A Thanh Hoa and Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Midfielders Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Hai Long are also unable to participate for the same reason.
To add personnel, coach Kim Sang-sik has called up left-back Phan Du Hoc of Hoang Anh Gia Lai - a player born in 2001, who was present at U23 Vietnam and is a stable choice in the V.League.
As of August 29, the team has had enough players from clubs such as Hanoi, Hanoi Police, Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Ho Chi Minh City Police.
The group of players from The Cong Viettel and Becamex HCMC will gather late after August 30 because they still have to compete in round 3 of V.League.
Currently, coach Kim Sang-sik is preparing to compete in the 2026 U23 Asian qualifiers with U23 Vietnam. Therefore, the right to manage the national team during this period was assigned to assistant Dinh Hong Vinh.
During the training period at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, the team will have two internal friendly matches with Cong An Ha Noi club on September 4 and Thep Xanh Nam Dinh on September 7.
