The "injury storm" forced the Vietnamese team to say goodbye to 8 players including: Van Toan, Thanh Chung, Bui Tien Dung, Duc Chien, Thanh Nhan, Dang Van Lam, Tien Linh and Que Ngoc Hai.
Coach Troussier encouraged many U23 players to practice with the Vietnamese team on the afternoon of January 3 at the VFF youth training center (Photo: Do Minh Quan).
Many injured stars make coach Trousiser worried (Photo: Do Minh Quan).
Before going to Qatar to attend the 2023 Asian Cup, coach Philippe Troussier is still very worried as many key players are still racing against time to recover.
At this afternoon's practice session, some important players such as Tuan Anh, Hoang Duc, Duy Manh did not appear. It is known that these players had to practice separately with the doctor.
Thus, the possibility of the above players participating in the 2023 Asian Cup is still open. To prepare for the worst, Coach Troussier called many U23 players to practice with the Vietnam team, including 3 goalkeepers, players Quang Thinh, Vy Hao, Van Truong...
Midfielder Quang Hai during training session (Photo: Do Minh Quan).
Tan Tai has just been called up to join the Vietnam national team (Photo: Do Minh Quan).
If nothing changes, the French strategist will add some U23 players to the Vietnam team amid a shortage of personnel.
Talking about the injury problem in the national team, midfielder Do Hung Dung said: "The lack of players is a common problem, not only for the Vietnamese team but also for other teams.
When one person's opportunity passes, it is time for another. Que Ngoc Hai and Tien Linh are the pillars of the Vietnam team. But when they leave due to injury, the opportunity will be given to young players.
After Tien Linh was injured, Tuan Hai received great expectations on the attack line (Photo: Do Minh Quan).
Phan Tuan Tai is almost certain to be a starter in defense (Photo: Do Minh Quan).
I believe they will complete the task left by Que Ngoc Hai and Tien Linh. Coach Troussier and the Vietnam team's coaching staff have screened the best players. I hope the players will try to show what they have practiced in the past time."
Evaluating rookie Nguyen Filip, Hung Dung praised: "Nguyen Filip is not only trying hard on the field but in daily life, he also tries to speak Vietnamese.
Nguyen Filip will almost certainly start at the 2023 Asian Cup after Van Lam's injury (Photo: Do Minh Quan).
Goalkeeper Nguyen Filip received special attention from the media (Photo: Do Minh Quan)
Nguyen Filip creates relationships and bonds with the players. He always tries to adapt quickly. As for his professional ability, I think there is nothing to argue about."
Commenting on the Japanese opponent in the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup group stage, the midfielder born in 1993 shared: "Japan has a team of many famous players, but on the field, the players are all the same.
The Vietnamese team takes to the field with the mission of dedicating their lives to the country. Meeting famous, world- class players gives us many lessons and helps us gain more experience."
Do Hung Dung answers press questions before the training session (Photo: Do Minh Quan).
"When we enter the field, everyone wants to win, no one wants to lose. Against a strong opponent, the team may not do well, but our will and spirit are always the highest. Maybe in a moment we don't play well, I hope everyone understands and supports the team," Hung Dung affirmed.
After the training session on the afternoon of January 3, Coach Troussier will announce the shortlist of the Vietnamese team (30 players). On January 5, the whole team will go to Qatar for training. Before the opening match against Japan, the French strategist will finalize the list of 26 players.
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