Rejuvenating Vietnam Women's Team

(PLVN) - Coach Mai Duc Chung said the women's team is in the process of continuing and welcoming naturalized players.

Early morning of June 8, the Vietnamese women's team will depart for Japan to train and prepare for the 2026 Asian women's qualifying round. Talking about the personnel this time, coach Mai Duc Chung said there are many young players in the squad.

“The Vietnamese women's team continues to be rejuvenated with many young players being called up for training. We have been doing this well since the 32nd SEA Games, so we have a well-rejuvenated squad when many athletes are also older. Without young athletes, our achievements are at risk of falling behind. Our goal is still to train and let young players get used to the way of training, living and competing in a big team, then gradually get used to competing,” coach Mai Duc Chung shared.

When asked about the new factor, Vietnamese-American player Nam Mi, coach Mai Duc Chung said that the Vietnamese women's team really needs naturalized players. However, the coaching staff also needs more time with Nam Mi to further evaluate. "We only have Nam Mi who is qualified to be on the national team. I hope that there will be more Vietnamese-American players to contribute to the national team. Nam Mi has only been training with the national team for two weeks, but I highly appreciate this player's training and competition spirit."

After nearly 1 month of being stationed at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, including 5 friendly matches, Coach Mai Duc Chung and the players have completed their physical and technical issues. Entering the new phase, the Vietnam women's team will focus on friendly matches to perfect the squad and test replacement personnel.

He also announced the list of 26 athletes going to Japan for training. Accordingly, 4 players returned to their localities including Tran Thi Trang (Ha Nam), Luu Nhu Quynh (Thai Nguyen), Cu Thi Huynh Nhu (Ho Chi Minh City) and Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha ( Hanoi ) - a young striker of Hanoi who did not recover from a minor injury.

“After a month, the team’s training spirit and physical condition have improved a lot. We have stabilized the squad for the training session in Japan,” said coach Mai Duc Chung.

Sharing about the training course's objectives, Coach Mai Duc Chung said: "This training course helps athletes expand their knowledge and learn a lot from Japanese women's football. Therefore, it can be said that training in Japan is the best direct way for Vietnamese women's players."

Friendly match schedule of Vietnam Women's team in Osaka (Japan):

June 11: match with Iga Kunoichi Mie FC

June 13: Match against Tezukayama Gakuin University

June 15; match against Osaka University of Sports and Health Sciences

Tuan Ngoc

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