Xuan Son and the Vietnamese team 'wake up early to succeed': Going to Laos, determined to win

At dawn, striker Nguyen Xuan Son and his teammates excitedly packed their luggage and went down to the first floor of the hotel in Phu Tho very early. On November 15, the Vietnamese team moved to Laos to prepare for the rematch of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Xuan Son quickly put his things in the truck, waiting for head coach Kim Sang-sik and his teammates. Xuan Son couldn't help but be excited when he had the chance to compete again, since the unfinished match in early January 2025 in the AFF Cup 2024 final against Thailand.

Two naturalized players Xuan Son and Cao Pendant Quang Vinh

Vietnam team goes to Laos

Xuan Son is in good health

Xuan Son considers his return to the Vietnamese national team this time as the beginning of a new journey in his career. “I am 200% ready,” Xuan Son confidently said. Doctors and experts also believe in Xuan Son’s ability to play against the Laos national team. Even biomedical expert Le Tue Dang believes that Son is fit enough to start and play for 60-75 minutes. That is obviously a very positive and awaited signal from the naturalized striker born in 1997.

Deputy captain Hoang Duc and close friend Tien Linh

Because he woke up quite early and got off the bus before the announced time, Xuan Son had to wait a bit longer for Coach Kim and his teammates. He quickly ran to the bus to take a quick nap.

This was also the moment when his teammates and coach Kim of the Vietnam team started to get off the bus according to the regulations. Another image showing the discipline of the Vietnam team.

The assistants will stand in a line around the bus. The players will shake hands and say good morning to their accompanying coaches before getting on the bus. This action takes place daily as a habit in the "Golden Star Warriors". But for the fans, this moment is also an interesting slice rarely seen on TV for the Vietnamese team.

The match between the home team Laos and Vietnam took place at 7 p.m. on November 19 at the Laos National Stadium. In the first leg, Vietnam beat Laos 5-0 thanks to goals from Chau Ngoc Quang, Van Vi (2 goals), Hai Long and Quang Hai.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/xuan-son-cung-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-day-som-de-thanh-cong-sang-lao-quyet-gianh-chien-thang-185251115090343822.htm