After a 3-0 victory, Vietnam's national team receives bad news ahead of the major clash with Malaysia.

Following the 3-0 win over Bangladesh, Vietnam's national team entered the morning training session on March 27 to prepare for the match against Malaysia. However, midfielder Khuat Van Khang unexpectedly encountered a physical condition issue.

Specifically, during the morning training on March 27, Van Khang had to leave the field with the team doctor. Recorded images show the player, who is under contract with The Cong Viettel, sitting in the bench area while the doctor examined his left ankle. Although there is no official conclusion yet regarding the severity of the injury, this situation clearly causes concern for the coaching staff as the match against Malaysia is approaching very soon.

Previously, Van Khang was also a notable name in the win over Bangladesh, but in a not-so-positive way. In the final minutes of the second half, the midfielder born in 2003 made a sprint down the left wing and faced the opposing goalkeeper. In this situation, he could have shot or passed the ball to Hoang Hen who was in a favorable position, but his handling was inaccurate, causing the opportunity to be regrettably missed.

This play quickly became a topic of debate on social media. Many opinions criticized Van Khang for lacking decisiveness and effectiveness in his handling, stating that he needs to improve his decision-making ability in critical moments. Some fans also assessed that this player's style is still individualistic and not truly optimal for the team.

However, on the other side, many supporters spoke up to defend Van Khang. They argued that this was only a friendly match with an experimental nature and that this young player needs more time to develop. Making mistakes is unavoidable, especially in the context of the team testing formations and tactics.

The match against Bangladesh also revealed that Vietnam's national team attack still has areas needing improvement. In the second half, the home team created several more clear opportunities but could not capitalize. Hoang Hen and Gia Hung both had shots that hit the goalpost and crossbar, preventing the score from being increased further.

Nevertheless, the 3-0 victory still carries positive psychological significance for coach Kim Sang Sik and his team ahead of the important match against Malaysia on March 31. This will be an opportunity for Vietnam's national team to reaffirm their standing, especially since in the first leg, they lost 4-0 away, before being awarded a 3-0 win by AFC due to the opponent using an ineligible player.