Vietnamese football needs to change its approach

Vietnamese football needs to change its approach

According to Vnexpress.

Context

Nguyen Xuan Son, along with other key players such as Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Thanh Trung, plays an important role in the success of the Vietnamese national team. Their absence from the field had a noticeable impact on the team's results, highlighting the need for an in-depth analysis of the composition and strategy to prepare for future competitions.

Why is this important

Vietnam's defeat in the third place match at the FIFA ASEAN Cup highlights the need to reconsider the approach to team preparation. Experts such as Bae Ji-won and Doan Minh Siong point to fitness issues and injuries that negatively impact performance. It is important to ensure the health of players so that they can perform well on the international stage.

Key takeaways

• Vietnamese football needs to change its approach.
• Experts Bae Ji-won and Doan Minh Siong emphasize the need to change the approach to the preparation of the Vietnamese national team in order to protect the health of the players and achieve better results on the international stage.
• 'Bóng đá Việt Nam cần thay đổi tư duy phục vụ ĐTQG'.

The Vietnamese national team completed its participation in the FIFA ASEAN Cup, losing in the match for third place to the Malaysian team with a score of 0:1. In previous matches, the team finished second in Group B, defeating the Philippines (1:0), losing to Thailand (0:2) and beating Pakistan (4:2). The results of the tournament were a disappointment, especially in light of the recent victory in the ASEAN Cup, which Vietnam won for the fourth time.

According to former coach Doan Minh Siong, the key problem is the players' dip in form after the previous ASEAN Cup. In the absence of key players, the team's performance is inconsistent and serious shortcomings arise. It is extremely difficult to replace players like Nguyen Xuan Son, Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Thanh Trung, who are performing well. The new players did not have time to work together in the three days allocated to prepare for the tournament. In addition, the break between matches was mainly used to restore physical condition. “When the physical and emotional state of the team is not at its best, it is difficult to expect quality play,” Siong said in an interview with VnExpress.

Injury problems that arose after the ASEAN Cup confirmed the limitations of the Vietnamese team. A small group of high-quality footballers must play for both clubs and the national team, which creates additional pressure. When players get injured, it has a negative impact on everyone: themselves, their clubs and the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF)."Vietnamese football needs to change the way it trains the national team to protect the health of the players. Top players should only focus on FIFA matches to integrate into international football," Siong analyzes.


He added: "The interests of all parties must be balanced. But both clubs and players must be able to withdraw from matches, especially if there are signs of overload or injury." Siong, who has coached Vietnam's U20s and numerous clubs in the V-League in the past, suggested that in tournaments such as the ASEAN Cup, the team field an U23 squad with several experienced players.

Change is needed as the number of matches for Vietnam's top footballers continues to rise, especially as clubs seek to become more competitive on the international stage. In the 2026-2027 season, Hanoi Police (CAHN), which has about 10 players capable of making the national team, participates in four tournaments: V-League, AFC Cup, Southeast Asian Club Cup. The Kong Club and Hanoi Police also play in three tournaments.

After the end of the ASEAN Cup, many players did not return to their homeland, but continued to play for their clubs in the Southeast Asian Club Cup.Le Giang Patrick, Ngo Dang Khoa and William Minh Hoang travel to Thailand with Hanoi Police for their match against Ratchaburi on October 7th. While Cau Pendent Quang Vinh, Nguyen Adu Leigly Minh, Le Pham Thanh Long, Le Van Do and Nguyen Dinh Bac will travel to Singapore to play Lion City Sailors on October 8th. Bui Hoang Viet An returns to Vietnam to recover from a minor injury.

In the future, the AFC Nations League project, which is planned to be implemented from the 2028-2029 season, will require Vietnam to adapt. Each game during FIFA days will become more significant as it will be directly related to the qualification for the World Cup and Asian Cup, and will also affect the team's position in the AFC system in subsequent cycles. Specialist Doan Minh Siong compared the Vietnamese team to a car that is used to driving on a flat road, but will now need to improve in order to successfully navigate different types of terrain. “It is impossible to win the ASEAN Cup in August with the strongest squad and then justify failures in FIFA matches in September and October by overloading the players,” he concluded.

What happens next

The Vietnamese team will have to rethink its preparation for future tournaments, including the ASEAN Cup 2026. There may be a review of current training methods and recovery processes to avoid repeating mistakes. It is also important to pay attention to the integration of new players into the team to ensure consistency and stability in the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the Vietnamese national team at the ASEAN Cup?

The Vietnamese team completed its participation in the ASEAN Cup, losing in the match for third place to the Malaysian team with a score of 0:1.

Who confirmed the need for changes in the approach to the national team?

The need for changes in the approach to the national team was confirmed by former coach Doan Minh Siong.

Why is it now necessary to change the approach to preparing the national team?

It is now necessary to change the approach to the preparation of the national team in order to protect the health of the players and improve results, since problems with injuries and a decline in the players’ form have a negative impact on the team.

What changes are proposed to improve the situation in the national team?

It is proposed to concentrate the best football players only on FIFA matches so that they can integrate into international football and avoid overload.

What are the main problems faced by the Vietnamese team?

The main problems include a decline in player form, the absence of key players and injuries, which negatively affect the consistency of the team's play.

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