I’m truly proud of them.”Coach Kim also acknowledged the team’s shortcomings in the loss to U23 China, where the injury to key player Hieu Minh disrupted their rhythm. “We prepared thoroughly, but the match shifted when Hieu Minh had to leave. Still, he sees clear growth in the squad - highlighting players like Trung Kien, Hieu Minh, Van Khang, Thanh Nhan, and Dinh Bac as strong candidates for the senior team. He hopes to see Vietnamese players competing abroad in stronger leagues - a move he believes will elevate the country’s footballing ambitions. Hopefully, a few of them will secure overseas opportunities, which would be a great stepping stone for Vietnamese football,” Kim concluded.
