Bich Thuy Recovers, Vietnam Team at Full Strength to Face India

The midfielder has overcome her injury, returning to peak fitness to compete with the Vietnam women's national team in their 2026 Asian Cup Group C opener versus India on March 4 at 6:00 PM.

Just before the Vietnam team departed for Australia, Bich Thuy unexpectedly suffered an injury, causing great concern for coach Mai Duc Chung.

The 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball winner managed to race against time for a swift recovery, opening up the possibility of her participation in the opening match.

According to the latest information, Bich Thuy has been able to train normally with the entire team. This positive signal from Bich Thuy, a player known for her wide-ranging mobility and dynamic play from creation to scoring, gives coach Mai Duc Chung more confidence in the goal of defeating the Indian women's team.

Sharing on the sidelines of this afternoon's training session on March 2, midfielder Bich Thuy stated: "Thuy and the whole team are ready and very excited to enter the tournament.

This is the third time Thuy has had the opportunity to compete on the continental stage; fortunately, this time she is not facing any health issues. Previously, Thuy had a minor injury but actively recovered to achieve her best condition.

Thuy hopes the audience will continue to follow and support the Vietnam women's team on the upcoming journey."

Prior to this training session, head coach Mai Duc Chung inquired about the overall health situation of the team and also boosted the players' morale.

According to information from the VFF, all players are in good physical condition, with no concerning injuries arising. This is a positive sign in the crucial phase before official competition begins.

This morning, the coaching staff held a technical meeting, conducted video analysis, thoroughly studied the opponent's playing style, and identified areas for improvement at each position to enhance coordination efficiency and match focus.

The Vietnam team is maintaining high spirits, a stable fitness foundation, and intense focus ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup.

The team continues to maintain the 18:00 training schedule to acclimatize to the official kick-off time of the opening match. The meticulous and thorough preparation, both technically and physically, is boosting the players' confidence as they ready themselves for the important clash with the Indian team.

The 2026 Women's Asian Cup Finals feature 12 participating teams, divided into 3 groups of 4 teams each. According to the format, the top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals; quarter-final winners advance to the semi-finals, while quarter-final losers will play in a playoff round. The final is scheduled for March 21.

According to the Asian Football Confederation's calculation method, 6 direct slots for the 2027 Women's World Cup will be awarded to the 4 semi-finalists and the 2 winners of the playoff matches. The two losers from the playoff round will participate in an intercontinental playoff to compete for a wildcard spot.

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