U23 Vietnam receives the most joyful news ahead of the quarterfinal match against U23 UAE

Ahead of the quarterfinal against U23 UAE, U23 Vietnam received excellent news about their squad with the whole team in top physical shape, prepared to conquer the challenges at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship finals.

On the eve of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship quarterfinal, U23 Vietnam got positive updates on their squad with no reported serious injuries. According to the coaching staff, the entire team is maintaining stable fitness levels, ready to enter the knockout stage where any mistake could be costly.

Having a full squad gives coach Kim Sang Sik and his staff a significant advantage in tactical preparations. A strong fitness base allows the coaching team more flexibility in their approach, from pressing strategies, transitions, to personnel adjustments based on the flow of the game.

After the intense match against host U23 Saudi Arabia in the final group stage, U23 Vietnam’s first training session focused on recovery. Players who played over 60 minutes concentrated on recovery exercises to ensure peak fitness. Meanwhile, the rest maintained a reasonable training load while continuing to refine tactical elements as directed by the coaching team.

In the quarterfinals, U23 Vietnam will face another West Asian team, U23 UAE. This is expected to be a tough challenge, but thorough preparation in both fitness and tactics is boosting coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad confidence.

According to the schedule, U23 Vietnam will face U23 UAE at 22:30 (Vietnam time) on January 16. Currently, the coaching staff is actively gathering and analyzing information on the opponent to devise a plan that extends U23 Vietnam’s impressive journey at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship finals.