On April 12, U23 Vietnam returned to training with physical training in the morning and tactical training in the afternoon.
During the morning training session on April 12, Qatar time, U23 Vietnam took to the field to practice training programs to improve strength and fitness.
The weather in Qatar is sunny but windy, so it still feels quite pleasant. The players are excited to return to the training ground after a full day of rest. All of them have no difficulty completing the requirements from the coaching staff.
The training content of U23 Vietnam mainly uses elastic bands - also known as resistance bands. This is a soft, flexible training tool that is not heavy in mass, but still ensures the maintenance of muscle strength and can flexibly move many muscle groups.
Sharing before the training session, center back Nguyen Manh Hung said that the whole team has adapted to the time zone and is trying to get in the best shape, ready for the opening match of the 2024 AFC U23 Championship finals on April 17 against U23 Kuwait.
When asked about the playing style of U23 Vietnam, Manh Hung said: "I have played in many tournaments under the guidance of coach Hoang Anh Tuan and in the familiar 3-4-3 tactical formation. I feel this modern playing style is suitable and effective for young players.
After the friendly match with U23 Jordan, the whole team needs to improve their mobility to cover and support each other better in defense as well as when launching attacks."
Center back Nguyen Manh Hung and Le Nguyen Hoang, both born in 2005, are the two youngest players of the Vietnam U23 team participating in the 2024 AFC U23 Championship finals.
The afternoon practice session on April 12 of coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team will start at 4:00 p.m. local time (8:00 p.m. Vietnam time).
AFC U23 Championship 2024takes place from April 15 to May 3 in Qatar. The tournament has 3.5 direct tickets to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The fourth-placed team in the tournament will compete in the play-off round with Guinea (representing from Africa).
Match schedule of U23 VietnamIn group D, they will meet: U23 Kuwait (April 17), U23 Malaysia (April 20), U23 Uzbekistan (April 23).