What to expect from the match between Mr. Kim Sang-sik and ASEAN All-Stars?

After winning the 2024 ASEAN Cup, coach Kim Sang-sik has made his mark in his first time leading the Vietnamese team to the number 1 tournament in Southeast Asia. This is the time when Mr. Kim and the Vietnamese team are starting their goal in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. The current Southeast Asian champions started with a victory over Laos. In 2025, the biggest goal of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team is a ticket to the final round of the Asian Championship.

In fact, coach Kim Sang-sik’s ability is still being questioned as the journey to the championship of the Vietnamese team at the ASEAN Cup bears many marks of individual player Nguyen Xuan Son. The ineffectiveness of the Vietnamese team’s attack in the two matches in March left big gaps. Coach Kim Sang-sik will still have many problems to solve with the team after the number 1 tournament in Southeast Asia.

Coach Kim Sang-sik. Photo: VFF

One of the most anticipated events in May is that Mr. Kim Sang-sik – Head Coach of the Vietnam national team, the current Southeast Asian Champion, will lead the “ASEAN All-Stars” team at the Maybank Challenge Cup. This is a historic international friendly match with Manchester United, scheduled to take place on May 28, 2025 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Malaysia. This is not just a football match but an event to honor the role of leadership, regional pride and unity through sport.

According to VFF, after leading the Vietnamese national team to an absolute victory and championship at the ASEAN Cup 2024, his appointment to lead the ASEAN All-Stars Team is a testament to the excellence and trust he has built in the football community.

“It is a great honour to lead the best players from across ASEAN in a match of such importance. We are not only representing our countries but also showing the world the pride, spirit and strength of our region,” said Kim Sang-sik, President of the AFF. “Coach Kim Sang-sik is a symbol of progress and professionalism. His leadership will inspire not only the players in the team but also a whole generation of players and fans,” said AFF President Khiev Sameth.

Not only that, this match has a deeper purpose, which is the fundraising initiative to support Al-Sultan Abdullah (YASA), a prestigious charity organization in Malaysia. This emphasizes the AFF's commitment to creating a positive impact off the field. The list of players participating in the match against Man United has not been announced by the AFF. But surely Mr. Kim Sang-sik and the AFF will select the best players to participate in this match.

For the Vietnamese team, it is likely that goalkeeper Dinh Trieu, midfielder Hoang Duc, Quang Hai, and strikers Tien Linh and Tuan Hai will participate in the match against Man United. These are all players who played excellently at the ASEAN Cup 2024. Striker Nguyen Xuan Son - the top scorer and best player of the ASEAN Cup 2024 cannot participate due to injury.

This is a match where Mr. Kim Sang-sik has the opportunity to leave his mark in terms of image. Besides, leading the top stars of Southeast Asia is also an opportunity for him to prove his professional ability in a match against the world's top club. It will be an interesting experience for the Korean coach.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/the-thao/cho-gi-o-tran-dau-cua-ong-kim-sang-sik-va-asean-all-stars--i765285/