Center back Do Duy Manh has recovered from injury and can practice normally before the opening match against Japan.
On January 12, the Vietnamese team continued to practice at Al Rayyan 2 Stadium, looking forward to the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup.
Coach Philippe Troussier finalized the list of 26 players earlier than planned, after reviewing and evaluating the team's performance in the friendly match with Kyrgyzstan.
Goalkeeper Nguyen Filip enters the training ground. He performed well in the friendly match on January 9 and has a good chance of starting at the 2023 Asian Cup.
Notably, central defender Do Duy Manh completed the entire training session. He has fully recovered from his injury and is trying to regain his best feeling to play in the match against Japan.
Midfielder Quang Hai is one of the few remaining players from the 2019 Asian Cup. He will play an important role, providing both professional and mental support for his young teammates.
Bui Hoang Viet Anh became the most trusted face in the central defender position of the Vietnamese team after Que Ngoc Hai did not participate in the tournament due to injury.
Nguyen Thai Son received high trust from Coach Troussier. It is likely that the Thanh Hoa Club player will continue to play in the midfield.
The Vietnamese team has only 2 days left to prepare for the first match. Quang Hai and his teammates keep their spirits up and stay happy to give their best performance.
Coach Troussier will attend a press conference before the match today, January 13. The French coach aims to advance from the group stage, which includes Japan, Indonesia and Iraq.