How does coach Troussier solve the physical problem before the crucial semi-final?

The ticket to the semi-finals of the 32nd SEA Games shows that despite many problems, U.22 Vietnam still ensured the target score in the group stage to qualify for the next round. Even more encouraging for coach Philippe Troussier, the players gradually improved with each match. In the last 2 matches, U.22 Vietnam won U.22 Malaysia thanks to the first game, then played an encouraging second half against U.22 Thailand when they boldly held the ball and launched attacks.

However, the challenge for U.22 Vietnam in the match against U.22 Indonesia will be the most fundamental issue in operating any tactical system in football, which is physical strength. Compared to U.22 Indonesia, U.22 Vietnam has 1 less day off. After the match against U.22 Thailand, Mr. Troussier gave U.22 Vietnam a day off to recover. Including the match against U.22 Indonesia, U.22 Vietnam will play 3 matches in 5 days, all against the strongest opponents in the tournament.

U.22 Vietnam improves with each match

The match against U.22 Indonesia at 4 p.m. was another impetus, pushing U.22 Vietnam to the limit of endurance. In fact, playing in a row is not new at the SEA Games. In the last 2 tournaments, U.22 Vietnam had to play at a very high frequency, playing 1 match every 3 days. The whole team still overcame, because the core of the squad consisted of players who had continuously played at the club, thereby maintaining a good physical foundation and ball sense, not to mention the support from the seniors in the Vietnam national team.

However, the current U.22 Vietnam team does not have these advantages. The players are mostly on the bench in the V-League, or playing in the first division. In the past 6 months, most of the U.22 Vietnam team has played no more than 20 matches, which is a small number for young players. Not being able to play regularly makes it even more difficult for the players to maintain their physical foundation in the context of playing continuously. However, coach Troussier has anticipated the physical obstacles. According to commentator Vu Quang Huy, the French coach has given U.22 Vietnam a very heavy training load before the tournament. The players have to practice with high intensity, large volume, constantly "changing cards" and maintaining a rushed training routine for many weeks so that coach Troussier can get his students used to the competition density at the SEA Games.

What is coach Troussier planning?

"When entering the tournament, Mr. Troussier gradually reduced the training volume, calculated the exercises based on the physical condition and ability of the students, thereby increasing efficiency," said commentator Quang Huy. Before the match against U.22 Malaysia, U.22 Vietnam had 2 days of rest, only practicing in the gym or swimming pool, combined with water games to relax and restore physical and mental foundation.

The combination of rest and training is still being focused on by the coaching staff. Coach Troussier let 8 key players of U.22 Vietnam rest in the match against U.22 Thailand, which was also in the original plan. U.22 Vietnam had a "relaxed" match in terms of spirit but full of encouragement in terms of results, thanks to which they are in good shape to face U.22 Indonesia.

However, the key to solving the physical problem is not in the preparation process, but in the competition. Coach Troussier affirmed that in order to not waste physical strength chasing the ball, the players must control the ball, pass accurately and limit the ball from falling to the opponent's feet. The French coach's controlling style of play is the only way for U.22 Vietnam to save physical strength, avoiding being caught up in the physical race that U.22 Indonesia will try to set up.

U.22 Vietnam needs to play calmly and wisely to save energy.

The U.22 Indonesia squad has many fast, technical players who are good at one-on-one combat. Coach Indra Sjafri is also a follower of the tough pragmatism school, as evidenced by the "rough" image of U.22 Indonesia at the 30th SEA Games. At that time, U.22 Vietnam won with the muscles and experienced cunning of Van Hau, Tan Sinh, Tien Linh, Hung Dung,... But now, in the context of the U.22 Vietnam team not having good physique and lacking experience when placed next to their seniors, choosing a flexible, soft and clever playing style is the "best policy" to overcome this difficult battle.

Expert Doan Minh Xuong assessed: "The more cohesive and well-controlled the tempo of the match is for U.22 Vietnam, the more we can save our physical strength. Coach Troussier's students need to hold the ball effectively, avoiding falling into a physical duel. U.22 Vietnam has made progress, but that progress needs to be more stable. The coaching staff needs to prepare very well for U.22 Vietnam's physical strength. In addition, the players need to have a good mentality and confidence, because if they lose confidence, their physical strength will decline. Try to play your football as you showed in the second half of the match against U.22 Thailand."

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