Among the latest batch of U22 call-ups, Ho Thanh Minh, a young striker born in 2000, is undoubtedly the brightest presence. Ho Thanh Minh scored a crucial goal in the recent U23 Asian Cup qualifier to help Vietnam beat Myanmar and advance to the final round. Coach Park Hang-su has high hopes for him to grow quickly and become a rising star on the attacking end for Vietnam. Park has publicly said that since Nguyen Thanh Linh, he has not encountered a striker who can significantly change Vietnam's attacking style in his four years of coaching in the country.
According to the set plan, Vietnam will depart for Singapore on December 1 to make the final preparations for the upcoming Southeast Asian Championships.On December 6, Vietnam will welcome their first opponent in the group stage - Laos. After six consecutive losses in the 12-team tournament, Vietnam is expected to have their first win in the tournament. However, they are aiming for much more than that and are eager to defend their title. But with the entire Southeast Asian region surrounded by strong opponents, including Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, Vietnam will face unprecedented challenges.
