V.League Rocked by Injury Crisis as Clubs Count ASEAN Cup Cost

Injury Crisis Sweeps V.League Following ASEAN Cup

A 1-0 defeat to Malaysia on 5 October saw Vietnam finish fourth in the ASEAN Cup, triggering an immediate injury crisis across the V.League. Hanoi FC have been hit hard, losing Hoang Hen, Thanh Chung, Xuan Manh, and Hai Long, while Cong An TP.HCM are without Ngo Dang Khoa and Williams Minh Hoang ahead of their clash with Ratchaburi on 7 October. Elsewhere, Nam Dinh are sweating over the fitness of naturalised striker Nguyen Xuan Son, who is a major doubt for their fixture on 10 October.

Ha Tinh Sign 1.80m French-Vietnamese Midfielder

Hong Linh Ha Tinh have completed a major coup by signing French-Vietnamese midfielder Rahni Moreau Nguyen on a two-year deal following a successful two-week trial. The 19-year-old, 1.80m-tall recruit previously made 19 appearances for Bordeaux U17s and had a trial with Serie A outfit Empoli. The deal was finalized just ahead of the registration deadline at 15:00 on 8 October 2026, making him available for a potential debut in Matchday 3 of the V.League.

Cong Phuong Steals the Show in National Cup

Cong Phuong shone with a crucial 49th-minute equalizer to make it 2-2, sparking a thrilling 4-3 victory for Dong Nai against Binh Minh Sai Gon to snap their three-match losing streak. Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA) also secured their passage to the next round with a convincing 2-0 win over Lam Dong, courtesy of goals from Van Lam (85') and Bruno. Meanwhile, CAND cruised to a 4-1 drubbing of Hue, inspired by a masterclass from Tran Minh Vuong, who netted in the 22nd minute and provided an assist.