After the training period at the Chanh Hung Ward Futsal Club Gymnasium (HCMC) and the internal match with Sahako Club, the coaching staff plans to finalize the official list before moving to Kuwait for training.
Coach Diego Giustozzi said: Up to this point, I am very satisfied with the intensity of training and professionalism of the players. The team will practice with a high volume, practicing many different tactical pieces to prepare for opponents in the 2026 Asian qualifiers such as Hong Kong (China), China, Lebanon, who can play at different intensities".
The Argentine coach also emphasized that giving opportunities to new players is an important policy in the preparation process, but the list will be shortened to ensure professional quality.
Up to now, some players have not met the requirements or are injured, so I plan to reduce the list to 16 players, he shared.
According to the plan, the Vietnam futsal team will train in Kuwait from September 9 to September 14, with 2 friendly matches against the Kuwait futsal team on September 11 and 13. This is an opportunity for the players to regain the rhythm of international competition, especially the pillars who have just returned from injury.
The two friendly matches with Kuwait are different from the matches in the Asian qualifiers, but will be a valuable opportunity for important players like Duc Hoa and Ngoc Linh to regain their form, while helping other players gain more experience, coach Giustozzi emphasized.
At the end of the training trip in Kuwait, coach Giustozzi and his team will travel to China to enter the 2026 Asian futsal qualifiers.
In Group E, the Vietnam team will meet Hong Kong (China) on September 20, China on September 22 and Lebanon on September 24.
