When will Coach Kim Sang Sik finalize the Vietnam national team roster?

Coach Kim Sang Sik has not yet announced the Vietnam national team roster for the March training camp, and it is likely that the squad will be finalized after Round 16 of V.League concludes.

The Vietnam national team roster preparing for the FIFA Days training camp in March has still not been Coach Kim Sang Sik officially announced, even though the initial expected date was possibly March 12. It is likely that the Korean strategist will only finalize the roster after Round 16 of V.League concludes, in order to have more data to evaluate the performance and physical condition of the players.

Previously, the plan to announce the Vietnam national team roster was expected to happen before Round 16 of V.League started. However, the official squad has still not been confirmed up to now. Information regarding players called up for the training camp mainly comes from the clubs, rather than announcements from the national team coaching staff.

According to many sources, waiting for one more round of V.League is considered a cautious move by Coach Kim Sang Sik. The domestic league always operates at a high intensity, carrying the risk of injuries for players. If the roster is announced too early, the national team might have to make last-minute personnel adjustments if physical fitness or health issues arise.

Besides professional factors, the coaching staff also needs more time to evaluate the players' performance after their most recent matches. Observing one more round will help Coach Kim Sang Sik gain a more comprehensive view before making the final decision, thereby ensuring the quality of the squad for the important upcoming training camp.

Some initial information also suggests that the preliminary Vietnam national team roster might include some controversial choices. For example, the possibility of calling up as many as 5 goalkeepers or summoning players who haven't shown outstanding performance recently. Therefore, the coaching staff is reportedly still carefully weighing options to make the most appropriate decision.

During the March training camp, the Vietnam national team has a friendly match against Bangladesh on March 26 before facing Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers on March 31. These are two important matches for Coach Kim Sang Sik to assess the squad and refine the core framework for the team's long-term goals.