Trần Trung Kiên will compete for the No 1 goalkeeper position against experienced Đặng Văn Lâm and rising star Nguyễn Văn Việt, who has also made some outstanding performances in V.League 1.
Striker Nguyễn Tiến Linh confirmed Việt Nam''s winning target when the hosts entertain Nepal in two matches in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers later this week in HCM City.
Defending champion Malaysia sent Viet Nam home earlier than expected
after their 2-1 victory in the men''s Group A football match at Myanmar''s
SEA Games.
