Hot Vietnamese football news today March 22: Van Lam and Hoang Duc join the Vietnam national team; Xuan Son's injury is not serious.

Hot Vietnamese football news today March 22: Van Lam and Hoang Duc join the Vietnam national team; Xuan Son's injury is not serious.

Van Lam and Hoang Duc join the Vietnam national team.

Today, a group of six players including Dang Van Lam, Le Ngoc Bao, Truong Tien Anh, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Pham Gia Hung (Ninh Binh) and Khuat Van Khang (The Cong Viettel) will assemble after completing their duties in the National Cup quarter-finals.

A group of seven players from Hanoi Police Club including Doan Van Hau, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Nguyen Quang Hai, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh, Le Pham Thanh Long, Tran Dinh Trong and Nguyen Filip will also arrive on March 23, after the postponed match of V.League round 13.

In yesterday afternoon's training session on March 21, the Vietnam national team only had the participation of 10 players including goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien (HAGL), forward Nguyen Xuan Son, defender Nguyen Van Vi (Blue Steel Nam Dinh), defenders Do Duy Manh, Pham Xuan Manh, midfielders Nguyen Hai Long, Do Hoang Hen, forward Pham Tuan Hai (Hanoi), forward Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong (Becamex TP.HCM) and defender Nguyen Nhat Minh (Hai Phong).

The international friendly match between the Vietnam national team and the Bangladesh national team will take place at 19:00 on March 26 at Hang Day Stadium (Hanoi).

After this match, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team have four more days of preparation before hosting Malaysia at Thien Truong Stadium (Ninh Binh) on March 31, within the framework of the final qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup.

Gia Hung surprised by coach Kim Sang Sik's call-up.

Pham Gia Hung scored in the 90+6th minute helping Ninh Binh defeat PVF CAND in the National Cup quarter-finals, was surprised to return to the Vietnam national team and is determined to prove himself.

"This was a very difficult match, especially playing a knockout Cup format. PVF-CAND created a lot of pressure. I felt fortunate to score the goal that helped the team win.

Conceding many goals stems from various factors. When the team is struggling, any mistake can lead to a conceded goal.

This is my fourth call-up to the Vietnam national team, but this time was a bit surprising. I thought I might not be on coach Kim Sang Sik's list, so when I was called again, I gained more motivation to strive and work harder."

Gia Hung along with four other teammates from Ninh Binh will join the Vietnam national team today.

Xuan Son's injury is not serious.

During the first training session of the Vietnam national team at the VFF Youth Training Center for the March FIFA Days, Xuan Son had to leave early, causing concern.

According to inquiries, Xuan Son did not suffer a sudden injury. His early departure from training was part of the coaching staff's plan. The first session was mainly for players to maintain their feel for the ball and re-acclimate to the national team atmosphere.

Xuan Son stated that he always desires to contribute to the national team and wants to win the match against Malaysia at Thien Truong Stadium, Ninh Binh on March 31.

The forward born in 1997 is the primary hope on the frontline, having scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists after 6 matches with the national team.

Xuan Son along with new recruit Hoang Hen will be two compatible partners on the Vietnam national team's attack in the upcoming match.

Vietnamese national team player rates Malaysia highly.

Midfielder Khuat Van Khang affirmed that the Malaysia national team remains formidable despite being penalized with a loss; the Vietnam national team must exert maximum effort in the final match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

"The Malaysia national team is still an annoying opponent. Even though they were penalized with a loss, in the final match, every team will try their utmost. We are playing at home so we must strive even more. If I get the chance to play, I will try to perform my best."

Van Khang joins the Vietnam national team from today after helping The Cong Viettel overcome Bac Ninh Club to reach the semi-finals of the 2025/26 National Cup.

"Every match is difficult, we tried our best to win. The immediate important thing is reaching the semi-finals. I regret the missed chance at the end of the match but will strive harder in upcoming matches."