V.League 1’s Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) has hired South Korean fitness expert Kim Yeong-mok for the ongoing national premiere league.— VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — V.League 1’s Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) has hired South Korean fitness expert Kim Yeong-mok for the ongoing national premiere league.

The 28-year-old expert has trained teams in Singapore and Australia. Kim’s task is to build up the players at HAGL.

"I am excited about my new role and I want to help HAGL players train for the league,” said Kim.

This move is one of the significant changes made by South Korean coach Lee Tae-hoon since he replaced Dương Minh Ninh.

Under the guidance of the new coach, HAGL have won two and drawn two to climb to sixth place with 14 points.

HCM City, Viettel, Bình Dương and rookies Nam Định have also employed foreign fitness trainers. — VNS