In the press conference after the match of the 1/8 round of the 2025-2026 National Cup, coach Mano Polking confirmed that Hanoi Police Club will create conditions for striker Dinh Bac and defender Minh Phuc to soon gather with the U22 Vietnam team to prepare for the 33rd SEA Games.
Previously, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said that the two players will not be able to gather and compete in the opening match of the SEA Games due to being busy with their home team in the international arena.
The fact that both were given the opportunity to gather early is good news for U22 Vietnam as well as for coach Kim Sang-sik personally. U22 Vietnam will have the strongest force for the upcoming important campaign.
According to the plan, today, Dinh Bac and Minh Phuc will move to Vung Tau to join the U22 Vietnam team. Meanwhile, other players were present at the " headquarters" yesterday (November 23).
According to the plan, U22 Vietnam will have about 2 weeks of training before leaving for Thailand on December 1. Khuat Van Khang and his teammates will meet U22 Laos in the opening match of the SEA Games on December 4 and face U22 Malaysia a week later.
Currently, U22 Vietnam still maintains the initiative thanks to long-term preparation, creating a foundation for the whole team to aim for the Congress with the goal of competing for gold medals and affirming the strength of Vietnamese youth football.
