Argentina coach drops one Vietnamese national team player ahead of AFF Cup.

Taking 15 players to Thailand, Coach Giustozzi must confirm the roster of 14 athletes for the 2026 Southeast Asian Futsal competition.

On the morning of March 30, the Vietnamese national futsal team departed for Thailand to compete in the 2026 Southeast Asian Futsal Championship, held from April 6 to 12 in Nonthaburi.

Before departure, head coach Diego Giustozzi reduced the team roster to 15 players. According to plan, the coaching staff will continue evaluating, selecting, and finalizing the official list of 14 players one day before the opening match.

In this year's tournament, the Vietnamese futsal team is in Group A alongside opponents Myanmar, Timor-Leste, and host Thailand. Among them, Thailand is again considered the strongest opponent in the group and a top contender for the championship.

To prepare for the tournament, the Vietnamese futsal team assembled from March 16 in Ho Chi Minh City, implementing a training program focused on enhancing physical fitness, refining tactical skills, and reviewing the squad.

Regarding the team-building direction, Coach Diego Giustozzi stated that the coaching staff is gradually rejuvenating the squad, aiming for the long-term goals of Vietnamese futsal. "We must give opportunities to young players. For example, Thac Hieu has performed well wearing the national U19 jersey.

We have about two years to prepare for the 2028 Asian Championship with the crucial goal of securing a World Cup berth. Therefore, this is the appropriate time for young players to gradually be tested and honed in the national team environment," Coach Diego Giustozzi shared.

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