Xuan Son trained vigorously before returning home, ready to shine to win against Myanmar

Xuan Son is waiting

After a tense match against the host team Philippines at the AFF Cup 2024, the Vietnamese team returned to the field this morning (December 19) with a light recovery session at Rizal Memorial Stadium. The training session took place in a comfortable atmosphere, with the goal of restoring the players’ physical and mental health.

The players who played on the field in the recent match focused on stretching and relaxation exercises to reduce muscle tension, helping the body quickly regenerate energy. Meanwhile, players who rarely compete are designed with a more intense training program to maintain an optimal physical foundation and be ready for the next challenges.

Standing out with his tall physique on the practice field, naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son also shows that he is full of energy. After the first 3 matches, he did not have a chance to play because he was not qualified according to FIFA standards. He will officially have the opportunity to debut for the Vietnamese team in an official match on December 21 when the Vietnamese team faces Myanmar in the final match.

Before the training session, team leader Tran Anh Tu had a meeting and encouraged the team’s spirit. On behalf of the Standing Executive Committee of the Vietnam Football Federation, he emphasized the meaning of maintaining focus and determination in the remaining journey of the tournament. This encouragement has fueled the players’ fire, especially when the team is facing a great opportunity to assert its position in the region.

In the afternoon, the players are free to rest to prepare for the flight back to Vietnam in the evening. According to the plan, the team will depart from Manila at 11 p.m. local time and are expected to land at Noi Bai airport (Hanoi) at 1:40 a.m. on December 20. Immediately after that, the team will move to Viet Tri to focus on preparing for the decisive match against the Myanmar team, taking place at 8:00 p.m. on December 21 at Viet Tri Stadium.

With the current results, the Vietnamese team has a great opportunity to advance to the semi-finals. Just by winning one more point in the upcoming match, the team will definitely move on to the top spot in the group. However, a draw at home is not what coach Kim Sang-sik and his team are aiming for. Coach Kim Sang-sik emphasized: “We have prepared very carefully and will compete with the highest spirit. Our goal is to win to create favorable momentum for the road ahead,” Mr. Kim share.

Myanmar is not a highly rated opponent, but certainly with what just happened in Manila, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will have to be more careful and cautious if they don’t want to lose the top spot or worse, be eliminated. . Hopefully, with timely tactical adjustments and a new breeze called Xuan Son, the Vietnamese team will advance to the semi-finals with first place in Group B after the upcoming match on December 21 at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho).