Coach Troussier names 30 players for training trip in Qatar ahead 2023 Asian Cup finals
Head coach Philippe Troussier has decided on a shortlist of 30 players of the national men’s football team to attend training in Qatar ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup finals, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).
Hanoi (VNA)ꦡ – Head coach Philippe Troussier has decided on a shortlist of 30players of the national men’s football team to attend training in Qatar aheadof the 2023 Asian Cup finals, according to the Vietnam Football Federation(VFF).
Some experienced players will not be able to join training this time due to injuries, including DangVan Lam, Que Ngoc Hai, Nguyen Tien Linh and Nguyen Hoang Duc. Troussiersaid that he has trust in the selected players and affirmed that the whole teamwill try their best. Notonly the Vietnamese team, but other teams such as Japanese and Thai teams alsohave some of the key players absent due to injuries. Overthe past eight months, the French coach has worked with about 80 players, sowhen a player is injured, he can have an alternative. Thecoach selected the players for the Qatar training trip based on their expertiseas well as the qualities shown on the field. Hesaid he has a set of criteria to select players including spirit, attitude,expertise, and versatility, adding that he does not give opportunities to young players but good ones. Theteam are scheduled to depart for Qatar on January 5 for further training andwill engage in a friendly match against Kyrgyzstan on January 9. The list of 26official players to play in the 2023 Asian Cup finals will be announced onJanuary 13. The2023 Asian Cup finals will take place in Qatar from January 12 to February 10,featuring 24 teams divided into six groups. Vietnam is in Group D and will face Japan on January 14, Indonesia onJanuary 19, and Iraq five days later./.
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