Hoàng Hên and Phi Long are expected to play for Vietnam against Malaysia

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26/02/2026 17:04:12 十年老球迷

The newly naturalized foreign duo, Hoàng Hên – Phi Long (Hendrio and Gustavo), are anticipated to join the Vietnamese national team for the match against the Malaysian national team in the return leg of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

The match between the Vietnamese national team and the Malaysian national team in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers has already heated up. Many fans hope to see the naturalized midfielder Đỗ Hoàng Hên and central defender Đỗ Phi Long playing in the red and gold jersey.

"Hope to see Hoàng Hên and Phi Long in the national team. That way, coach Kim Sang Sik could reunite the highly synergistic duo of Hoàng Hên – Xuân Son. In defense, adding Phi Long would provide great reassurance in aerial duels and high-ball situations. The goalkeeper position has many quality names like Văn Lâm, Filip Nguyễn, Lê Giang, Văn Việt, Đình Triệu…

Before the Malaysia match, the national team also has a friendly against Bangladesh at Hàng Đẫy. This is a match where Coach Kim Sang Sik can synchronize the lineup, warm up, test combination drills, develop play, and practice finishing", commented facebook user Khoa Nguyen.

"Bangladesh has two notable naturalized players: Hamza, who plays for Leicester City, and Shamit, who plays in the Canadian National Championship. The rest are domestic players. Bangladesh is also targeting more naturalized players, but it's unknown if they will agree to join", continued facebook user James Lee.

"Eagerly awaiting this Vietnamese national team lineup. The freshness of Hoàng Hên, Phi Long (pending FIFA approval). Văn Hậu making a comeback. Plus Patrik Lê Giang. Concern exists that Phi Long might not meet all FIFA requirements due to an interrupted period playing in Brazil. If approved, it adds an option for the defensive line", shared facebook user Ruan Wei.

Đỗ Hoàng Hên is expected to enhance the Vietnamese national team's attacking strength. Photo: Hoàng Linh

"Before the crucial match against Malaysia, the national team's choice of Bangladesh as a friendly opponent is quite reasonable. Theoretically, yes. Bangladesh isn't an overly strong opponent, so the national team can practice set pieces, tactics, ball development, and specific moves for the Malaysia match.

Furthermore, with a manageable opponent like this, it's easier to plan personnel, avoid injuries, and allow key players to warm up. Facing a stronger opponent would require maximum effort, revealing all strategies, and risking injuries. Overall, facing Bangladesh is perfectly fine", shared the perspective of facebook user Hoài Vũ.

"Inviting teams of this caliber is genuinelydifficult. They usually schedule friendlies at the year's start or a full year in advance. Choosing a weaker opponent for preparation, assembling personnel, forming the lineup, and tactics is acceptable. Besides, Bangladesh has a player at Leicester who is no pushover either", stated facebook user Võ Minh Đạt, considering Bangladesh a suitable opponent for the Vietnamese national team.

"For this match, hope Hoàng Hên gets called up to link with Xuân Son. This duo still has great chemistry. Watching Hoàng Hên play for Hanoi, he's improving under Kewell; Son has just returned and needs someone who truly understands, like Hên, to supply passes. Also, calling up some U23 players for opportunity would be excellent.

Promising U23 players include Nhật Minh, Trung Kiên, Đình Bắc… However, preparing for the Malaysia match suggests there won't be too many changes to the Vietnamese national team roster for this gathering", expressed facebook user Quang Tùng, hoping for the reunion of the Hên – Son duo.

The friendly match between the Vietnamese national team and the Bangladesh national team is scheduled for March 26th at Hàng Đẫy Stadium. This is an opportunity for Coach Kim Sang Sik to integrate the squad and test crucial strategies for the match against the Malaysian national team on March 31st at Thiên Trường Stadium.

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