The mark of inheritance

Looking at the list of Vietnam national team, we can clearly see the philosophy of Mr. Kim Sang Sik: combining the experience of the pillars and the youth of the rising talents. This is a controlled generational transfer, instead of a massive personnel revolution of demolition and rebuilding like his predecessor Troussier.

In each line, the mark of inheritance is very clear. In goal, the return of Dang Van Lam after a long absence is a valuable addition in terms of experience, alongside two young goalkeepers with great potential, Trung Kien and Van Viet.

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Many U23 Vietnam players are on the list for the upcoming Vietnam national team training session.

The defense, which has shown a lot of instability recently, is the area with the most noticeable change. Besides the familiar "cornerstones" such as Bui Tien Dung and Do Duy Manh, Mr. Kim has boldly given opportunities to a series of young faces such as Hieu Minh and Nhat Minh, showing that the Korean captain is willing to create a fair competition to find the best factors.

Similarly, in the midfield and attack, experienced veterans such as Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, Tuan Hai, Tien Linh are still the core. But interspersed with them are a series of young players from the U23 generation such as Khuat Van Khang, Xuan Bac, Thanh Nhan, Dinh Bac….

This placement not only brings a breath of fresh air but also helps young players have the opportunity to learn and mature while practicing and competing with their seniors.

Planning for the long haul

Calling up 8 players from the U23 team is not just a fun experiment but a calculated move by coach Kim Sang Sik for further goals, the immediate one being the "life and death" match with Malaysia in March next year.

The Vietnamese team meeting a not-so-strong opponent like Nepal is an ideal "blue team" for Mr. Kim to evaluate the real ability of the new players, to see who has enough courage to be able to shoulder the responsibility in the top matches.

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Because of the long-term plans of coach Kim Sang Sik

The massive appearance of young players will create a fiercely competitive environment within the team. No pillar can be safe in his position if he cannot maintain his peak performance. This will motivate everyone to try harder, thereby improving the overall quality of the team. Moreover, with many new factors, Coach Kim Sang Sik will have more tactical options, helping the team's playing style become more diverse and unpredictable.

This roster is a brave and necessary step. It shows that coach Kim Sang Sik is not just thinking about the two upcoming matches against Nepal, but is building a solid foundation, a team with depth for the long road ahead.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/tuyen-viet-nam-dang-mung-voi-quyet-dinh-cua-ong-kim-sang-sik-2447828.html