Indonesian media are concerned about the naturalized stars of the Vietnam national team.

Indonesian media}Indonesian media highly rate the strength of the Vietnam national team after coach Kim Sang Sik summoned many naturalized players and assembled a formidable force for the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

After Coach Kim Sang Sik announced the June training camp roster for the Vietnam national team, Indonesian media immediately showed special interest. The Bola website assessed that the Vietnam national team possesses a very strong squad and could become a major challenge for Indonesia at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

In their article, the Indonesian media emphasized the appearance of three new naturalized players: Le Giang Patrik Le Giang, Nguyen Tai Loc, and Ngo Dang Khoa. The addition of these experienced players with diverse training backgrounds is expected to significantly increase the squad depth of the “Golden Star Warriors.”

Bola stated: "The Vietnam national team adds 3 new naturalized players, ready]}, ready to become a threat to Indonesia at the 2026 AFF Cup." This is seen as a sign that the Vietnam national team is accelerating its preparations for the campaign to defend its regional title.

Not only the newcomers, but the Vietnam national team also maintains its experienced core with many stars such as Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Xuan Son, Dang Van Lam, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Do Hoang Dinh, Nguyen none Mạnh or Doan Van Hau. The combination of experience, youth, and naturalized players makes coach Kim Sang Sik’s team highly rated before the tournament.

Furthermore, the call-ups also show the coaching staff's determination to rejuvenate the squad as many young talents like Nguyen Dinh Bac, Nguyen Ngoc My, Nguyen Nhat Minh, Dinh Quang Kiet, and Tran Trung Kien were given opportunities. The Vietnam national team will gather from June 22nd before traveling to South Korea for training and playing three international friendlies.

As the reigning ASEAN Cup champions and currently assembling a strong team, the Vietnam national team is clearly a top candidate for the championship. As Bola noted: "One thing is for sure, the Indonesian national team will have to be particularly wary of the 'Golden Star Warriors,' a team that is preparing very thoroughly for the regional tournament," thus showing the increasing caution from Indonesian media.