Coach Troussier was supposed to lead the Vietnam U23 team in the 2024 AFC U23 Championship. However, due to poor performance with the Vietnamese national team, the French strategist lost his position.
Therefore, the Vietnam Football Federation appointed Coach Hoang Anh Tuan to lead the Vietnam U23 team. This is arguably the most logical choice, as Mr. Tuan has many years of experience coaching youth teams.
Coach Hoang Anh Tuan is the man who helped Vietnamese football make history by qualifying for the 2017 U20 World Cup. Therefore, fans continue to expect him to help Vietnamese football qualify for the Olympics, while also showcasing a more open and effective playing style.
Coach Hoang Anh Tuan is confident in the strength of the Vietnam U23 team (Photo: VFF).
The goal of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics is very difficult, as the teams participating in the 2024 AFC U23 Championship are very strong. Therefore, Coach Hoang Anh Tuan's team will have to take things one step at a time, starting with getting through the group stage.
Speaking to the media before the match, coach Hoang Anh Tuan said: “We are the youngest team in the tournament. This is a tournament for the future. I told the players that this is a big challenge for them, for their future.”
Currently, my players are ready. The preparations for the Vietnam U23 team are complete. I remind the players that all opponents are a great lesson for them. Focus on delivering a good performance and learning valuable lessons for the future.”
Assessing their opponents in the opening match, Coach Hoang Anh Tuan said: “There are no weak teams in this group. The first match will not be easy. The Vietnam U23 team has prepared and is focused on the opening match. We cannot say anything about the result yet because we need to wait and see how the team performs. I hope both teams play well.”
Under coach Troussier's reign, the Vietnam U23 team, as well as the Vietnam national team, played a style focused on ball control, but their ability to switch between attacking and defensive phases was slow, and the number of chances and shots on goal was limited.
The Vietnam U23 team has made good preparations for the 2024 U23 Asian Championship (Photo: VFF).
Meanwhile, coach Hoang Anh Tuan has a completely different football philosophy. The team he leads plays pragmatically, with quick transitions and a very passionate style of play.
It's difficult to predict the outcome of the Vietnam U23 team at the 2024 AFC U23 Championship, whether they can replicate the miracle of Changzhou, but one thing is certain: Coach Hoang Anh Tuan will breathe new life into the Vietnam U23 team.
The match between Vietnam U23 and Kuwait U23 will take place at 10:30 PM tonight, April 17th . VOV Online will provide live coverage; interested readers are invited to follow along.
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