Coach Troussier chooses Vietnamese-American player who has only been called up once by coach Park

On June 2, coach Philippe Troussier officially announced the personnel list for the FIFA Days gathering in June 2023 of the Vietnam team, with 33 names summoned.

Coach Troussier rates Vietnamese-American player who has only been called up once by coach Park

Adriano Schmidt was called up to the Vietnam national team by coach Troussier.

Unlike the gathering last March, which was only meant to help the players warm up and get used to the new ideas in the playing style of the new head coach, in this gathering, the team will participate in two international friendly matches, respectively against Hong Kong (China) on June 15 at Lach Tray Stadium, Hai Phong and against Syria on June 20 at Thien Truong Stadium, Nam Dinh.

Besides prioritizing experienced players who are performing well in the V-League, coach Philippe Troussier also expanded the list to give opportunities to new players.

Notably, midfielder Le Pham Thanh Long, who is playing very well for Dong A Thanh Hoa, or Bui Van Duc of Hong Linh Ha Tinh - a Muong player known for his versatile playing style and strong physical strength.

In addition, on the occasion of FIFA Days, coach Philippe Troussier also proposed to call up 3 players playing abroad to return to join the national team, namely Nguyen Quang Hai (Pau Club, France), Nguyen Van Toan (Seoul E-Land Club, Korea) and Nguyen Cong Phuong (Yokohama Club, Japan).

However, in this training session, the team also has some regrettable absences such as midfielder Do Hung Dung (recently underwent appendix surgery), Phan Van Duc (injured), Nguyen Van Quyet (out of competition due to suspension)...

In addition, fans will also witness the return of names who were previously in the U23 Vietnam team such as Truong Tien Anh, Lam Ti Phong, Trieu Viet Hung...

Another name that has attracted attention is Adriano Schmidt. This Vietnamese-American central defender, whose Vietnamese name is Bui Duc Duy, was called up to the national team for the first time in March 2022 but has not had many opportunities to show his talent.

According to the plan, the Vietnamese team will regroup starting from June 5. However, because many players are still busy with the schedule of round 11 of the V-League, coach Philippe Troussier will not have his full squad until June 7.

Coach Troussier rates Vietnamese-American player who has only been called up once by coach Park