As part of the preparation plan for the next matches in the 2027 Asian Cup Final qualifiers, the Vietnam team will gather again on August 29 in Hanoi.
In this gathering, in addition to familiar names such as Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, Duy Manh, Thanh Chung, Tien Linh... many new faces were also given opportunities.
Notable players include: goalkeeper Quan Van Chuan (Hanoi FC), defender Tran Hoang Phuc (Ho Chi Minh City Police), Dinh Quang Kiet (Hoang Anh Gia Lai), midfielder Ly Cong Hoang Anh (Nam Dinh) and young striker Pham Gia Hung (Ninh Binh FC).
Many newly called up factors show that coach Kim Sang-sik prioritizes experimentation through training sessions and 2 friendly matches with 2 domestic clubs. This is a reasonable plan to create an inheritance in the national team, in order to have long-term calculations for the future.
Choosing to play friendly matches with 2 domestic clubs, Hanoi Police (September 4) and Nam Dinh (September 7), is considered a professional exercise.
At the same time, coach Kim Sang-sik will be on duty with the U23 Vietnam team to participate in the 2026 U23 Asian qualifiers, so Mr. Dinh Hong Vinh will take temporary charge of the national team.
Playing against domestic teams somewhat limits the risk of injury as the nature of the matches will not be too tense and fierce.
Preserving the force towards official tournaments, the upcoming 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in October, is the goal set by the Vietnam national team coaching staff.
The two domestic teams are the best opportunity for the pillars to combine young players. New factors to create diversity in the playing style, as well as have more options for each position of the Vietnam team.
With the newly announced list, coach Kim Sang-sik prioritizes experimentation to make new discoveries, and there will also be competition between faces in the national team.
