Head coach Philippe Troussier has called up 36 footballers from clubs nationwide such as Hanoi FC, the PVF Football Academy, Viettel FC, and Ho Chi Minh City FC, for the training.

The majority of the selected players were not listed among the first gathering which took place between June 17-24 as they were participating in national tournaments. Indeed, the upcoming training camp will offer the coaches the chance to evaluate each of the players as they decide their best line-up ahead of the AFC U19 Championship.

The gathering is scheduled to take place at the PVF Football Academy in the northern province of Hung Yen from August 22 to August 28.

Following regulations on novel coronavirus prevention and control launched by the health ministry, each of the footballers and the team’s coaches must conduct RT-PCR tests ahead of the training session.

The final round of the AFC U19 Championship 2020 is set to be held in Uzbekistan between October 14-31. Vietnam stay in Group C along Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Laos, with fixtures taking place on October 15, October 18, and October 21, respectively.

The two best group teams will progress to the quarter-finals.

All U19 players test negative for COVID-19

Coach Philippe Troussier is happy that he and his players have passed the tests and they are now elligible for training. (Photo: TPO)

All 36 national football players of the U19 squad coach Philippe Troussier called up for training to prepare for the upcoming AFC U19 Championship 2020 finals have tested negative for the virus.

Hanoi’s Bach Mai hospital announced the results of RT-PCR tests on August 21, meaning all the players have met criteria for training. 

RT-PCR testing is mandatory for all players according to regulations to ensure they are coronavirus free.

Troussier called up 36 players this week for training in the lead up to AFC U19 Championship 2020 finals to be held in Uzbekistan from October 14-31.

Vietnam stay in Group C along with Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Laos, with fixtures taking place on October 15, October 18, and October 21, respectively.

The team have set a target of vying for a place in the FIFA U20 World Cup 2021. VOV/TP