A possible postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup could give Vietnam nearly another year to rebuild, but coach Kim Sang Sik faces a more urgent challenge: refreshing his squad and finding ways to turn attacking dominance into goals.

Vietnam could be without several key forwards during November's international break, but head coach Kim Sang Sik faces a more pressing challenge: improving his team's attacking efficiency and finding ways to break down organized defenses.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may leave Dinh Bac out of the upcoming national team squad to reduce injury risks and protect the key forward ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Vietnam can call up more players, but coach Kim Sang Sik's biggest concern is not squad size. It is the lack of reliable alternatives capable of changing the course of a match.

Vietnam's national football team will regroup on November 9 for a three-team international friendly tournament against Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan, as head coach Kim Sang Sik steps up preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik must do more than find new players to address his team's midfield weaknesses. The bigger challenge is building a tactical system that can balance creativity, control and defensive stability ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

With key players sidelined by injuries, Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may recall experienced internationals and test fresh talent in November friendlies as he prepares his squad for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Injuries to Nguyen Xuan Son, Do Hoang Hen and Nguyen Tai Loc have raised fears that Vietnam could be without three key naturalized players at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, leaving head coach Kim Sang Sik facing a difficult selection dilemma.

Vietnam ended the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 with consecutive defeats to Thailand and Malaysia, but players, coach Kim Sang Sik and observers believe the disappointing fourth-place finish exposed problems that can be addressed ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Vietnam face a delicate balancing act against a transformed Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place playoff, seeking victory and FIFA ranking points while trying to protect an injury-hit squad from further damage.

Vietnam open their ASEAN Cup 2026 title defense against Timor-Leste on July 24, with head coach Kim Sang Sik expecting his players to repay his trust after weeks of preparation.