Coach Troussier announced 28 Vietnamese players to play against Indonesia, Cong Phuong is absent

On the evening of March 18, Coach Troussier announced the list of 28 players of the Vietnamese team participating in two matches against Indonesia on March 21 and 26 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Striker Cong Phuong was not on the list.

Cong Phuong is not on the list of Vietnam team going to Indonesia - Photo: HOANG TUNG

19:30: The program to announce the list of Vietnam team participating in the match with Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers of VFF begins. Attending the program are Mr. Nguyen Sy Hien - Chairman of the National Coaching Council, journalists Vu Quang Huy and Truong Anh Ngoc. 19:45: Coach Troussier appears. He shares his views and the reasons why he chose 28 players to go to Indonesia.

Coach Troussier announced the list of Vietnam team to play Indonesia on the evening of March 18 - Photo: VFF

19:50: Mr. Troussier read the names of 28 players (out of a total of 33 players called up) of the Vietnamese team who will go to Indonesia tomorrow, March 19. Goalkeepers (3): Nguyen Filip ( Hanoi Police), Nguyen Dinh Trieu (Hai Phong), Nguyen Van Viet (Song Lam Nghe An). Defenders (9): Vu Van Thanh, Ho Tan Tai, Bui Hoang Viet Anh (Hanoi Police), Bui Tien Dung, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Phan Tuan Tai (The Cong - Viettel ), Nguyen Thanh Chung (Hanoi FC), Vo Minh Trong (B.Binh Duong), Le Ngoc Bao (Binh Dinh). Midfielders (11): Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Duc Chien, Khuat Van Khang (The Cong - Viettel), Le Pham Thanh Long, Nguyen Quang Hai, Pham Van Luan (Hanoi Police), Do Hung Dung, Pham Xuan Manh ( Hanoi ), Trieu Viet Hung (Hai Phong), Nguyen Thai Son (Thanh Hoa), Tran Ngoc Son (Nam Dinh). Forwards (5): Nguyen Van Tung (Hanoi), Nguyen Dinh Bac (Quang Nam), Nham Manh Dung (The Cong - Viettel), Nguyen Van Toan (Nam Dinh), Nguyen Tien Linh (B. Binh Duong ). The most regrettable thing in this list of 28 players is the absence of striker Cong Phuong and central defender Duy Manh. Cong Phuong's absence was predicted because he had previously suffered a relapse of his injury. In the past few days, he has not been able to practice tactics with the team.

Duy Manh (number 2) is not on the list of Vietnamese players going to Indonesia - Photo: TUAN HUU

Previously, to prepare for the two matches with Indonesia in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup on March 21 and 26, Coach Troussier summoned 33 players to the Vietnam national team. The players have been practicing since March 13 at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center. After 5 days, the French strategist eliminated 5 players, bringing to Indonesia 28 names that were fit and most suitable for his tactics. In addition to Cong Phuong and Duy Manh, the other 3 names absent were: Nguyen Hai Long, Truong Tien Anh, and Giap Tuan Duong. Information from the VFF right after Coach Troussier's announcement said that Cong Phuong and Duy Manh were injured, had not recovered, and were not in the best physical condition. That is why they were not on the list of 28 players to Indonesia. Cong Phuong and Duy Manh missed both matches with Indonesia on March 21 and 26. Coach Philippe Troussier shared : "Whether the players are eliminated or on the final list, they are all "warriors", a solid team. The team represents pride and the colors of the flag. The players will also feel better if they feel the support from the fans, especially in the home match on March 26. Please come to the stadium in large numbers and cheer for our warriors."

List of 28 Vietnamese national team players who will go to Indonesia - Photo: VFF

Previously, the Vietnamese team had to say goodbye to many stars due to injuries such as Dang Van Lam, Que Ngoc Hai, Doan Van Hau, Nguyen Tuan Anh and Pham Tuan Hai. After announcing the list, Coach Troussier and his team will leave for Indonesia on the morning of March 19 to prepare for the first leg at Bung Karno Stadium on March 21. The second leg between Vietnam and Indonesia will take place on March 26 at My Dinh Stadium.

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