Coach Kim Sang-sik receives important positive news before the Malaysia match

The Vietnamese national team continues training to prepare for the match against Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, and during the afternoon session on March 30 at Thiên Trường Stadium, the team received positive signals regarding the squad.

After missing two training sessions on March 28 and March 29 due to physical condition issues, Khuất Văn Khang has returned to training with the national team. The 2003-born midfielder could join his teammates for warm-up exercises, but still had to undergo separate recovery training, indicating his injury condition is improving positively. Previously, during the training session on March 27, he experienced thigh muscle pain and could not complete the full training session, forcing him to leave early to apply ice packs outside the field.

Khuất Văn Khang's consecutive absences from previous training sessions had worried the coaching staff, especially since the match against Malaysia is crucial in the journey to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup. However, his timely return provides Coach Kim Sang-sik with some reassurance about the squad.

Previously, in the friendly match against Bangladesh on March 26, Khuất Văn Khang was substituted in during the second half and left an impression with his energetic play, flexible movement, and positive contributions to the attacking front. Although he did not score directly, he was still evaluated as one of the notable options in the midfield for the Vietnamese national team.

In the context where the national team needs players who can create breakthroughs, the presence of Văn Khang is expected to enhance creativity and improve gameplay connectivity. However, the physical condition of this young midfielder is still being closely monitored, and his availability for the match against Malaysia is not yet fully guaranteed.

The training session on March 30 also marked the first time Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team familiarized themselves with Thiên Trường Stadium, where the match against Malaysia will take place. The entire team is focusing intensely, aiming for a positive result against the opponent.

The match between the Vietnamese national team and Malaysia will take place on the evening of March 31, within the framework of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. With the advantage of playing at home and thorough preparation, the Vietnamese national team is expected to perform well, and the return of Khuất Văn Khang could play an important role in the coaching staff's tactical plan.