Sharing with the media about the team's preparation and goals, coach Cristiano Roland said on the morning of May 27: "We have had two weeks of active training in Hanoi and are very happy to return to China to participate in this tournament. This is an important opportunity for Vietnam U16 to prepare for the upcoming 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers. The teams participating in the tournament are all strong opponents, so we will try our best to have the best performance in each match."
Also this morning, Head of Delegation Nguyen Minh Chau and members of the Coaching Board attended the pre-tournament technical meeting. Here, Head of Delegation Nguyen Minh Chau expressed his thanks to the Chinese Football Association and the local Organizing Committee for their thoughtful reception of the Vietnam U16 team, and affirmed that the entire team will play with dedication to contribute to the overall success of the tournament.
Coach Roland attended the press conference before the friendly tournament.
According to information from the technical meeting, in order to serve the professional work of the teams, the Organizing Committee allows each team to replace a maximum of 6 players in 3 substitutions and does not count the right to replace players during the break between the two halves.
This afternoon, the Vietnam U16 team will have a practice session to get acquainted with the Football Channel stadium. According to the coaching staff, the grass field meets the standards and meets professional requirements.
At the CFA Team China 2025 International U16 Tournament, the Vietnam U16 team will meet U16 Australia in the opening match on May 28, host U16 China (May 30) and U16 Saudi Arabia (June 1).
Source: https://nld.com.vn/hlv-roland-u16-viet-nam-se-no-luc-de-co-su-the-hien-tot-nhat-196250527163543696.htm
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