Vietnamese U20 captain speaks candidly before departure to China

The Vietnamese U20 women's team is excited to begin their training camp in China, aiming to refine tactics and gain experience ahead of the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup.

After more than a week of assembly, the Vietnamese U20 women's team is entering a phase of accelerating their preparations for the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Final Round. The next key step in the plan is the training camp in China , where the coaching staff hopes the players will gain competitive experience, improve tactics, and enhance their international match temperament.

According to midfielder Luu Hoang Van, the whole team has undergone a period of serious training, focusing on absorbing and perfecting the tactical requirements set by the coaching staff. “The preparation process is going very well. All players are focused and diligently carrying out the training exercises assigned by the coaching staff,”Hoang Van shared. The training atmosphere is maintained at a high intensity, demanding maximum concentration and discipline from each individual.

Hoang Van herself had faced an injury in the past year but has now returned to training with the team. The midfielder said she is working hard every day to regain her feel for the ball and her top condition. “I have also been trying to regain my best techniques and feel for the ball,”Luu Hoang Van said. Her return is seen as a positive boost for the Vietnamese U20 women's midfield.

Given that many opponents in the final round possess superior physicality and fitness, the coaching staff has developed specialized training programs to improve defensive capabilities, team organization, and physical foundations. Additionally, opponent analysis is being conducted to shape a suitable playing style and minimize disadvantages in the official tournament.

Notably, young players called up from the U19 league have quickly integrated into the new environment. According to Hoang Van's assessment, they possess good technique and football intelligence, contributing to positive competition within the squad. Compared to the qualifying stage, the team's collective strength is considered to have been consolidated, despite the absence of some overage players.

Looking ahead to the training camp in China, Hoang Van expressed excitement and views it as an important opportunity to gain match experience. Regarding goals, she affirmed: “I will strive with the team to achieve the collective goal, and I also have my personal objectives to pursue.”This spirit reflects the overall determination of the Vietnamese U20 women's team on the eve of the continental competition.