Before the first training session of the U22 Vietnam team in Ba Ria ward (HCMC) on the afternoon of November 24, Bui Vi Hao shared: "I am very happy and honored to be called back to the U22 Vietnam team to prepare for the SEA Games after an 8-month injury recovery journey.
I will try my best in this training session because this is the last SEA Games that I am old enough to participate in".
At the peak of his form, Bui Vi Hao is considered one of the best strikers of the current U22 Vietnam generation. He was a starts at the 2024 ASEAN Cup, contributing significantly to the championship of the Vietnamese team.
The striker of Becamex HCMC club added: "At the recent CFA China Team Panda Cup 2025, I played 2 matches and entered the field in the last minutes. This is a valuable time to help me regain my competitive and physical feeling after a long break.
I will try to adapt as quickly as possible to meet the requirements of the coaching staff. At this time, I have recovered 90%. I will try my best to get a place in the 33rd SEA Games".
When asked about the strong opponents in the region, Vi Hao frankly assessed: "Those are all familiar opponents in Southeast Asia.
I think this year the opponents will also have changes in their squads. For me, every team is a strong team and every team will try their best to win".
