Players actively warm up in the training session on October 11.
A day after the 0-2 loss to China, today coach Philippe Troussier divided the Vietnamese team into two groups. The starting team against China practiced recovery and physical therapy at the hotel.
The remaining players went out to practice according to the familiar training plan. The French coach wanted to ensure that all players would be ready to play in the friendly match against Uzbekistan on the evening of October 13.
This match will take place on the field where the Vietnamese team has been training since arriving in China, located within the grounds of the Dalian Sports Complex.
Vietnam team gears up for friendly match with Uzbekistan team
To serve the purpose of testing and reviewing expertise towards the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, coach Philippe Troussier and the coaching staff of the Uzbekistan team agreed to not limit the number of players entering the field as substitutes for a total of 4 times (3 times during the match and 1 time during halftime).
Before the training session, coach Philippe Troussier gave many words of encouragement to his players. He emphasized that this is still the preparation stage of the Vietnamese team to serve the main goal of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Therefore, the "White Witch" hopes that the players do not worry too much about the results of the friendly matches. The important thing is that the entire Vietnamese team is gradually implementing the coaching board's ideas, just like what was shown in the first half of the recent match against the Chinese team.
Vietnam team practice on the afternoon of October 11:
Striker Tien Linh looked quite positive in the training session on October 11. He really wanted to score after the forgettable match against the Chinese opponent. Up to now, the Binh Duong club striker has only played 10 minutes under coach Philippe Troussier.
The smile of young striker Van Tung. He continues to be on the list of Vietnam national team players under coach Philippe Troussier. At the age of 22, Van Tung has a bright future.
Khuat Van Khang's fake move in a situation facing the goalkeeper. He was sent onto the field by Mr. Troussier in the 79th minute of the match against China. The midfielder born in 2003 is gradually adapting to the intensity of the Vietnamese team's play.
Quang Hai's attention during the warm-up. If Tien Linh had 10 minutes, midfielder number 19 would not have been on the field for a single minute in the match against the Chinese team. Coach Troussier gave opportunities to Tuan Hai, Van Toan and young players like Van Khang, Dinh Bac...
The group of players who have not played or have played less against the Chinese team are very focused in the exercises requested by the coaching staff. Coach Troussier's agreement to not limit the number of players who can be substituted means that Duc Chien, Vi Hao, Van Tung... will have the opportunity to play.
Coach Troussier helped the players find their smiles again with a short but very clear message, praising the way the Vietnamese team controlled the ball in the first half against their Chinese opponents.
Thanks to that, the atmosphere of the training session was very positive...
Players actively warm up in the training session on October 11.
Everyone is ready to play when given the chance, even though the Vietnamese team will face a test called Uzbekistan that promises to be even "tougher" than the Chinese team.
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