Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik prepares for Thailand clash amid injury concerns

Vietnam national team head coach Kim Sang Sik addressed the media following a victory against the Philippines in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. Kim credited the win to a combination of performance and luck, noting that the team must now prepare for a critical upcoming match against Thailand on September 29.

The coach expressed significant concern regarding player injuries, specifically a hamstring injury to Xuân Son, who has been forced to return to Vietnam for treatment. Kim offered an apology to the fans and Nam Dinh FC for the player's injury. The squad faces further selection challenges as key players like Quang Hải and Thành Chung are unavailable, and midfielder Hoàng Đức remains uncertain due to a groin injury.

Despite these setbacks, Kim emphasized that the team is focused on defeating Thailand to secure the top spot in Group B and advance to the final. He noted that the coaching staff has been analyzing Thailand's play via video to prepare for the matchup.