Hoang Duc returns to the training ground, Vietnam team waits to win the second leg against Nepal

Nguyen Hoang Duc becomes important to the midfield of the Vietnamese team during the transition period.

Hoang Duc and Bui Tien Dung were previously absent from the training session on the afternoon of October 11. Information from the Vietnam national team's coaching staff said that both players were not injured but needed time to rest and recover their physical strength.

In the match against Nepal, Hoang Duc did not really stand out despite taking on an important role in the midfield. Along with the absence of Nguyen Quang Hai due to injury, the Vietnamese team's attacks became less sharp. Mr. Kim Sang-sik's team only won with 2 goals in the second half when Nepal fell into a man-down position.

This afternoon, Hoang Duc returned to the training ground while Bui Tien Dung continued to recover at the hotel. In the context of the veteran faces no longer being at the peak of their performance, the Vietnamese team was forced to use more young faces. The defense was also a problem for Mr. Kim Sang-sik when both Nguyen Filip and Dinh Trieu showed signs of decline, forcing him to recall Dang Van Lam.

Vietnam will meet Nepal again in the return match on October 14 at Thong Nhat Stadium. Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team must win to create momentum for the confrontation with Malaysia in 2026, which will be decisive for their ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup finals.