Alongside training the national team, Coach Kim Sang Sik is actively building the U22 Vietnam team to prepare for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games. Any player demonstrating their abilities will have the opportunity to participate in this important tournament.
Two Vietnamese Players in Focus
According to Thai newspaper Siam Sport, Coach Kim Sang Sik is particularly interested in two Vietnamese players: Viktor Lê and Andrej Nguyễn An Khánh. Viktor Lê has recently acquired Vietnamese citizenship and is currently playing for Ha Tinh FC in the V-League as a domestic player. Meanwhile, Andrej Nguyễn An Khánh was previously called up by Coach Troussier for the U23 Vietnam team but has yet to play in any matches.
Viktor Lê and Andrej Nguyễn An Khánh in Coach Kim Sang Sik's plans
Potential of Viktor Lê and Andrej Nguyễn An Khánh
Siam Sport predicts that these two Vietnamese players will be valuable assets for Coach Kim Sang Sik. Viktor Lê plays as an attacking midfielder, with impressive physical attributes, good technical skills, and creative play. In the 2024/25 season, he has appeared in 11 matches and scored 2 goals for Ha Tinh FC in the V-League.
Andrej Nguyễn An Khánh currently plays for Trinec FC in the Czech Republic. He consistently demonstrates a strong fighting spirit and has scored 5 goals in 9 matches for SK Polanka in the fourth-tier Czech league.
Coach Kim Sang Sik’s Strategy
Both players have been trained in Europe, bringing a solid understanding of modern football tactics. This will help Coach Kim Sang Sik enhance the quality of the U22 Vietnam team for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
The 2025 Southeast Asian Games are scheduled to take place from December 9 to December 20 in Thailand. The host nation has stipulated that all teams must field U22 squads (players born in or after 2003) without any overage slots.
Conclusion
With meticulous preparation and a clear strategy, Coach Kim Sang Sik is gradually building a strong U22 Vietnam team ready to achieve success at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games. The inclusion of Vietnamese players like Viktor Lê and Andrej Nguyễn An Khánh will be crucial in helping the Vietnamese team shine on the regional stage.
