There were some absences at this reunion, such as Huynh Nhu (busy negotiating contracts with Lank FC), Thuy Trang, Thuy Nga ... but instead the team received many young players in the rejuvenation plan. in the Vietnamese women's team.
Sharing before the training session, midfielder Chuong Thi Kieu said: "When the army came back, the atmosphere in the team was very happy even though there were many young players. I have been playing for a long time, so I also want young players to be recruited to experience, focus with seniors more to look towards the future of women's football."
“We have accumulated a lot of experience from the Women's World Cup towards ASIAD. Training and playing friendly games as well as playing at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Finals with world-class teams made us learn a lot. Coach Mai Duc Chung also advised us to improve if we lack something. Uncle encouraged us not to be sad because we didn't score or score, but to use that as a motivation to try and think about the future," added Chuong Thi Kieu.
In order for the players to quickly regain their training state after more than a week of rest, today, the coaching staff for the whole team practiced supplementary exercises to strengthen their physical strength and strength. Despite the heavy rain in Hanoi today, the players still actively completed the exercise.
Talking about the upcoming opponent at ASIAD 19, Chuong Thi Kieu said: “The Japanese team played with determination and team spirit. If the upline is surpassed, there is always a support downline, very tight. Before, when playing against Japanese teams, they were very skillful, causing many difficulties for us. However, for a long time, the Vietnamese women's team, regardless of whether the team is strong or weak, went out on the field to compete not only for the team itself but also for the fans.
This morning, coach Mai Duc Chung also had a meeting with his associates to discuss the best professional content for the Vietnamese women's team in the upcoming tournament. The staff of the team has also been consolidated. During Huynh Nhu's absence, striker Pham Hai Yen will take the role of captain with two vice captains, goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh and center-back Chuong Thi Kieu.
