National squad coach Calisto.

Because of injuries, many players have been stricken from the list, namely Tan Tai, Duy Quang, and goalkeeper Tan Truong. The injured goalkeeper will recovery quickly, said doctors.

Without Tan Truong, Calisto’s choice is Dinh Hoang La, the Ukrainian-Vietnamese goalkeeper.

Calisto said some players are suffering from minor injuries, such as Viet Thang and Thanh Hung. The coach said he would ease up on practice time to avoid further injuries. He also said he would not call up any other players.

Players who will go to Kuwait:

Goalkeepers: Dinh Hoang La, Dau Ngoc Tan

Fullbacks: Nhu Thanh, Quang Thanh, Dinh Luat, Van Hoc, Viet Cuong, Minh Duc, Phuoc Tu

Halfbacks: Vu Phong, Thanh Hung, Thai Duong, Thanh Luong, Anh Tuan, Trong Hoang, Dinh Hoang Max

Strikers: Viet Thang, Thanh Binh, Huynh Kesley, Anh Duc, Quang Hai

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