French-Vietnamese player unexpectedly speaks out after being excluded from the Vietnam national team squad

Defender Cao Pendant Quang Vinh has shared his thoughts after not being called up to the Vietnam national team for the June training camp, while affirming his full respect for the coaching staff's decision and concentrating on his responsibilities with the club.

The absence of Cao Pendant Quang Vinh from the Vietnam national team's call-up list for June has drawn attention, as the team enters a crucial preparation phase for the ASEAN Cup 2026. The defender reacted quickly with constructive comments, demonstrating a professional attitude in light of the coaches' decision.

According to the schedule, the Vietnam national team will gather from June 22 in Hanoi,before heading to South Korea for a training camp from July 2 to July 14. During this period, under the guidance of Coach Kim Sang Sik, the team will play three international friendlies to finalize the squad and test tactics for the major year-end goal.

Notably, the current call-up list reflects a significant contribution from Hanoi FC, with up to six players selected: Nguyen Dinh, Nguyen Quang Hai, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Doan Van Hau, Le Pham Thanh Long, and Le Van Do. However, some faces like Nguyen Filip and Cao Pendant Quang Vinh are absent from the list.

Sharing his thoughts on missing this opportunity, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh expressed a clear viewpoint, showing respect for the coaching staff's decision and a positive forward-looking attitude. He emphasized that all choices are carefully considered between the club and the federation to ensure suitability at each stage.

"I understand that the club and the federation have worked together to select players from the players from Hanoi FC. Therefore, I see no issue. I wish Vietnam national team all the best, and I hope the entire team wins the ASEAN Cup. As for myself, I will focus on the AFC Champions League Elite playoff match," This statement highlights the defender's current priority being his club duties.

In the near future, CAHN will play a crucial playoff match in the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2026/27 season,taking on Adelaide United in Australia on August 11. This is major challenge but also an opportunity for Quang to prove his worth, before looking ahead to future opportunities in the Vietnam national team jersey.