Vietnam women's team enters first training session, preparing for SEA Games 33

Vietnam women's team gathers to prepare for SEA Games 33. Photo: VFF

On the first day, 26 players on the call-up list were present, settled in and started their first training session that same afternoon. The training session attracted great attention from the media.

Speaking before the training session, head coach Mai Duc Chung said: “Currently, 26 athletes have fully gathered. Some coaches and players of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club have not been able to participate because they are preparing for the Asian Women's Club Championship taking place in November. In the coming time, the team will continue to practice at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, with a plan to play 3 friendly matches from now until November 20.”

Coach Mai Duc Chung shares at the training session. Photo: VFF

According to the plan, from November 20, the women's team will go to Japan for training and is expected to play 3 friendly matches with "blue team" clubs with the appropriate level of expertise according to the coaching staff's ideas, supported by the Japan Football Federation. After the training session, the team will return to Ho Chi Minh City to get used to the weather conditions similar to Thailand, before moving to participate in the 33rd SEA Games.

Coach Mai Duc Chung also shared: “The team has had many opportunities to compete with strong opponents such as France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and recently the Australian women's youth team at the Southeast Asian tournament. Although their physique and physical strength are still limited, Vietnamese players have a resilient fighting spirit and endurance. During this period, the coaching staff will increase physical and tactical exercises to improve their ability to compete in close quarters.”

Veteran midfielder Tuyet Dung did not join the national team. Photo: VFF

Regarding the squad, some notable changes have been made. Veteran midfielder Tuyet Dung has officially started training locally and will not be present this time. Meanwhile, key players such as Huynh Nhu and Pham Hai Yen are still called up due to their physical and professional fitness.

Notably, a number of young faces were called up to the national team for the first time to replace the absent veterans. Among them, Thanh Hieu and Tran Nhat Lan are two names that the coaching staff highly appreciates for their potential and promise to soon integrate into the team's general playing style.

Three players Thai Thi Thao, Duong Thi Van and Ngan Thi Van Su are currently practicing separately to recover from their injuries. Photo: VFF

In another development, three players Thai Thi Thao, Duong Thi Van and Ngan Thi Van Su are currently practicing separately to recover from injuries, waiting for the day to return.

The Vietnamese women's team will go to Japan for training. Photo: VFF

The national women's team is aiming to defend the SEA Games Gold Medal, while also making long-term preparations for international tournaments in 2026.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/doi-tuyen-nu-viet-nam-buoc-vao-buoi-tap-dau-tien-chuan-bi-cho-sea-games-33-720457.html