Mr. Kim Sang-sik worriedly watched the Vietnamese team practice in the sun against Malaysia.

The match will take place at Bukit Jalil Stadium, known as Malaysia's "hotbed". The pressure from home fans on the Vietnamese team is expected to be huge. To prepare, coach Kim Sang-sik and his players have been in Malaysia since June 6.

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On the afternoon of June 8, the Vietnamese team had its third training session in Malaysia. The hot weather did not prevent the players from practicing actively. The Vietnamese team needs to be well prepared as Malaysia is expected to be unpredictable due to its million-dollar naturalized players.

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Goalkeepers Nguyen Filip and Dinh Trieu smile before practice. Nguyen Filip has not been in good form recently while Dinh Trieu has just returned from injury.

Mr. Kim Sang-sik worriedly watched the Vietnamese team practice in the sun against Malaysia photo 4

Both of them practice very hard. The opportunity to start is only given to one person, so Nguyen Filip and Dinh Trieu have to make an effort.

Mr. Kim Sang-sik worriedly watched the Vietnamese team practice in the sun against Malaysia photo 5

Nguyen Hai Long is a "weapon" of the Vietnamese team in midfield. Hai Long is quite lucky to score goals at important moments. The goal against Thailand in the final of the ASEAN Cup 2024 at Rajamangala Stadium is a typical example.

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Hoang Duc and Tien Linh are two other hopes in the Vietnamese team's attack. Tien Linh is back after an injury and has yet to regain his peak form. Coach Kim Sang-sik will have to rely on Hoang Duc for powerful long-range shots.

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Coach Kim Sang-sik needs the return of midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai. He is considered by coach Park Hang-seo to be the number 1 attacking midfielder in Vietnam. However, Quang Hai has not yet regained his peak form.

Mr. Kim Sang-sik worriedly watched the Vietnamese team practice in the sun against Malaysia photo 8

The hot weather in Malaysia made the players quite thirsty and tired. However, the Vietnamese team still practiced very hard and made great efforts.

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Coach Kim Sang-sik talks with his assistants on the training ground. Malaysia has changed a lot compared to the 2024 ASEAN Cup, making it difficult to evaluate this opponent to build tactics. Coach Kim Sang-sik needs a cautious approach to ensure the Vietnamese team achieves good results.

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Kim Sang-sik's worried moment on the training ground. Victory over Malaysia will ensure the Vietnamese team's chance to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup.

Little Phung-Huu Pham

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