Vietnamese overseas midfielder leaves team, Vietnam U23 goes to China to compete

Head coach Đinh Hồng Vinh reduces Vietnam U23 roster before trip to China, notably, player Antonio Moric is transferred to Vietnam U19 team.

This afternoon, March 22, Vietnam U23 team with 34 members including 25 players, led by head coach Đinh Hồng Vinh, departed to participate in the CFA Team China – Xi'an 2026 International Football Tournament.

In this training session, the team combines established talents from youth teams over recent periods with many new promising players.

This continues a clear trend of youth development, with core players born from 2005 to 2007, aligning with VFF's long-term plan to build a successor generation for the national team, while preparing personnel for important tasks in 2026, especially the Asian Games in September.

Before departure, Đinh Hồng Vinh reduced Vietnam U23 roster to 25 players. Those excluded are Antonio Moric, Nguyễn Lê Phát, Trương Nhạc Minh, Nguyễn Trọng Tuấn, and Lê Nguyễn Văn Thọ.

Lê Phát injured, so not joining Vietnam U23 from start. Nhạc Minh injured, missing China trip. Trọng Tuấn, Văn Thọ, and Antonio Moric leave due to professional reasons. Antonio is transferred to Vietnam U19 for continued training.

According to schedule, Vietnam U23 team will fly Hanoi – Guangzhou route, then connect to Xi'an same evening. Expected to arrive Xi'an early morning March 23 local time, quickly settle accommodation and begin first training to adapt to weather and field conditions.

CFA Team China – Xi'an 2026 International Tournament runs from March 25 to 31. Vietnam U23 will successively face North Korea U23, Thailand U23, and China U23.