Xuan Son suffers injury, unable to train with Vietnam national team

Nguyen Xuan Son is unable to train with the Vietnam national team because of an injury, requiring him to train alone in the second practice session of FIFA Days in March 2026.

The naturalized forward Nguyen Xuan Son continues to be unable to train with the full team during the Vietnam national team's second practice session of FIFA Days in March 2026. A left thigh muscle injury forces this striker to train separately, raising attention as he is expected to be a key factor in the attacking line.

After leaving the field midway through the first training session, on the afternoon of March 22, Xuan Son could only perform recovery exercises under the supervision of the medical team. Although the injury severity is not too serious, the coaching staff decided to proceed cautiously to avoid risks that could affect the long-term preparation process.

Meanwhile, this training session recorded the late arrival of several national team players such as Nguyen Hoang Duc, Dang Van Lam, Ngoc Bao, Tien Anh, Gia Hung, and Khuat Van Khang. Having just competed in the National Cup quarter-finals, this group of players was assigned light training to recover their physical condition.

In the main training group, the new naturalized player Do Hoang Hen quickly integrated by actively participating in coordination drills with teammates. He and Xuan Son are expected to form a notable striker duo in the match against Malaysia for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Speaking about the competition in the attacking line, forward Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong stated: “Xuan Son possesses a completely different caliber compared to the other forwards. But each person has their own strengths. We will strive to compete fairly.”This statement demonstrates the high determination of the strikers in asserting their positions.

According to the plan, the Vietnam national team will have its full squad assembled by March 24 at the latest, when players from Cong An Hanoi Club join. Notably, the return of Doan Van Hau and Tran Dinh Trong after a long absence promises to add more depth to the squad in the upcoming crucial preparation phase.