On his personal page, the French coach posted a status in French with content expressing his belief in new milestones that young Vietnamese players can conquer in the future.
Accompanying the status line are 2 images associated with Dinh Bac, a moment the player born in 2005 celebrates a goal and a photo of Mr. Troussier hugging his old student after scoring against the Japanese team at the 2023 Asian Cup. The message is short but is considered an encouragement for players who used to work under his command, including Dinh Bac.
Responding to the sharing of his old teacher, Dinh Bac left a short comment: "Yes, teacher!". This response shows the young player's respect for the coach who once placed his trust in him in the early stages of his international career.
In 2025, U23 Vietnam won the U23 Southeast Asian Championship, passed the 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers and won a gold medal at SEA Games 33 under the guidance of coach Kim Sang-sik.
Many key players of the team, including Dinh Bac and captain Khuat Van Khang, were given the opportunity to play early in the national team during the time Mr. Troussier was still leading.
Dinh Bac also closed his successful playing year when he won the Vietnamese Silver Ball 2025. Previously, the decision to summon him to the 2024 Asian Cup when he was not yet 20 years old caused much controversy.
However, the goal against Japan and the clear progress in the past two years show that this player has taken good advantage of opportunities to mature.
