The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially announced the appointment of three Vietnamese assistant coaches to support head coach Kim Sang-sik for both the U23 and national teams. The selected coaches are Le Duc Tuan, Luu Danh Minh, and goalkeeping coach Ngo Viet Trung. These coaches are well-known figures in Vietnamese football.
Coach Le Duc Tuan played a significant role in leading Phu Dong FC to victory in the 2018 Second Division, earning promotion to the 2019 First Division. He is one of the 22 Vietnamese coaches who hold a Pro License, the highest coaching certification issued by the AFC. Currently, Le Duc Tuan serves as an assistant coach at Hanoi FC and has previously led the team in the 2023 AFC Champions League. This will be his first time joining the coaching staff for the U23 and national teams.
Coach Luu Danh Minh has been a regular member of the coaching staff for the U23 and national teams in recent years. He is highly regarded for his dedication and responsibility by the head coaches of these teams. Goalkeeping coach Ngo Viet Trung, a former football star, has also earned trust for his work with the goalkeepers of the U23 and national teams.
Previously, the VFF signed Choi Won-kwon, a South Korean coach, as an assistant coach for the U23 and national teams. Choi Won-kwon, along with Le Duc Tuan, Luu Danh Minh, and Ngo Viet Trung, will assist head coach Kim Sang-sik in upcoming campaigns for the U23 and national teams. In addition to the specialized coaching staff, head coach Kim Sang-sik will have support from assistants responsible for fitness, medical care, analysis, technique, logistics, and translation.
According to the plan, the Vietnam national team will regroup on June 1 to prepare for the final two matches of the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian region. Coach Kim Sang-sik’s squad will face the Philippines at home on June 6 and Iraq away on June 12 (Vietnam time).
The addition of these experienced and dedicated coaches is expected to strengthen the preparation and performance of the Vietnam U23 and national teams in their respective competitions. The collaboration between the coaching staff and players aims to achieve the best possible results in the upcoming matches and tournaments.
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