Vietnam hit by major injury crisis as Xuan Son and Hoang Hen face lengthy layoffs

A devastating injury crisis has hit Vietnamese football as star duo Nguyen Xuan Son and Do Hoang Hen face lengthy spells on the sidelines. To make matters worse, The Cong-Viettel have also suffered a major setback with midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan picking up an injury on his return.

Vietnamese Football

03:12 - 09/10/2026

Xuan Son and Hoang Hen sidelined with severe injuries

Nguyen Xuan Son and Do Hoang Hen face lengthy spells on the sidelines after suffering severe injuries.

Vietnamese football has been dealt a massive blow as Thep Xanh Nam Dinh striker Nguyen Xuan Son faces at least eight weeks out with a torn hamstring, ruling him out of a minimum of seven V.League matches. Meanwhile, Hanoi FC midfielder Do Hoang Hen is set for a three-month spell on the sidelines after suffering a severe tear to his left calf muscle alongside knee damage. This setback means Hoang Hen is almost certain to miss the 2027 Asian Cup, which kicks off on 10 January 2027, dealing a major blow to the national team's plans.

Doan Ngoc Tan suffers injury setback on return

Doan Ngoc Tan reacts after suffering an injury setback on his return for The Cong-Viettel.

The Cong-Viettel have suffered a bitter blow after midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan aggravated a talofibular ligament injury during their V.League Matchday 3 clash against Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Forced off after just 57 minutes to be replaced by Nguyen Huu Thang, he is ruled out of the AFC Champions League Two. This setback immediately worsens Viettel's selection crisis, with their injury list already plagued by five to six key players.

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