Vietnamese team arrive in UAE ahead of World Cup qualifier against China

Vietnamese footballers touch down in the UAE on the early morning of October 1 ahead of their third match in Group B of the final round of Asian World Cup qualifiers.

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Head coach Park Hang-seo submitted a squad of 27 footballers for the game against China. Minh Vuong and Trong Hoang can’t join the team due to injuries, with goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh added to the list to replace the injured Dang Van Lam.

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The entire team take samples as part of COVID-19 testing at the airport before going to their hotel. Following their arrival the Vietnamese footballers will hold their first training session on the afternoon of October 1.

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The UAE is a familiar place for many local players who previously spent one month in Dubai training ahead of the second round of World Cup qualifiers. The Vietnamese team played out a 1-1 draw against Jordan in a friendly match at the Sharjah stadium in the UAE in June.