U22 Vietnam has enough players, ready to compete with China even though it only has one training session

On the afternoon of November 11, U22 Vietnam entered the first and only training session before the opening match at the Panda Cup 2025 against host China.

U22 Vietnam had its first and only training session before the opening match at the Panda Cup 2025 against host China - Photo: VFF

Immediately after arriving at the U22 Vietnam team's accommodation in Chengdu city, Sichuan, China, the last group of 6 players flying to join the team immediately moved to the training ground with the team.

This group includes players who have just played in the late matches of round 11 of V-League 2025 - 2026, namely Viktor Le, Nguyen Dinh Bac, Pham Minh Phuc, Pham Ly Duc, Nguyen Van Truong and Nguyen Tan.

Upon entering the field, these 6 players were examined by the medical team to assess their physical condition before the training session. Viktor Le, Dinh Bac and Minh Phuc only did light training outside due to playing a long time in last night's match.

Talking to Tuoi Tre Online about the possibility of these players playing in tomorrow's match against China, acting coach Dinh Hong Vinh said the coaching staff will have specific calculations before making a decision on match day.

The remaining 20 players were reinforced with tactical exercises, trained in team coordination and the ability to quickly change states.

Group of players who had to practice separately of U22 Vietnam - Photo: VFF

According to information from the Head of the U22 Vietnam Delegation - Mr. Tran Anh Tu, the weather in Sichuan is quite favorable for the team's training activities, with an average temperature of about 17 degrees Celsius. The training ground is only about 5 minutes away from the team's accommodation and has good quality grass, meeting the team's training standards.

Before the training session, coach Dinh Hong Vinh took the time to encourage his players, and emphasized that although this training session did not have much time due to the V-League competition schedule, that was not too big of an obstacle for the whole team.

"The coaching staff is very happy to see the whole team again in the important period leading up to SEA Games 33. This is the time when we need to focus and show the highest professional spirit," said coach Dinh Hong Vinh.

The coaching staff and the whole team also congratulated the return of striker Bui Vi Hao after a long time of injury treatment.

Coach Dinh Hong Vinh expressed hope that Vi Hao will soon regain his ball feeling, integrate quickly and reach his best form before entering the SEA Games 33 campaign.

According to the schedule, the match between U22 Vietnam and U22 China will take place at 6:35 p.m. (Vietnam time) on November 12. This is considered the first important challenge for coach Dinh Hong Vinh and his team at the Panda Cup 2025.

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