CAHN CLB advances straight towards the V-League championship title.

Despite performing dimly in the postponed match against SHB Da Nang, Quang Hai still shared the ultimate joy with Hanoi Police. However, Quang Hai's fatigue might cause him to lose points in Coach Kim Sang Sik's eyes in the coming time.

Nguyen Quang Hai enters the Vietnam national team's final March training camp in a state that is not truly ideal.

It is not becauseQuangHai has completely lost his form, but because signs of "dimness" are gradually appearing after a continuous series of grueling days in the Hanoi Police Club jersey.

When a player considered the "soul of the playstyle" starts fulfilling his role more than creating differences, that is clearly a signal worthy ofCoach Kim Sang Sikto ponder.

In reality, looking at the numbers,Quang Haiis still having a season that is not bad at all. He has played all 16 matches in V-League 2025/26, scoring 3 goals and contributing many crucial assists. In other competitions, the midfielder born in 1997 has also played an additional 10 matches in Cup and international tournaments, alongside 5 matches for the national team.

That dense total volume of competition shows he remains an indispensable link at every level. But precisely because of that, overload is hard to avoid.

In the hard-fought 1-0 win against SHB Da Nang at Chi Lang Stadium, Quang Hai still started, still moved widely, still controlled the match tempo, but the impression left was not too clear. He had a chance inside the penalty box in the 84th minute, but his finishing shot sent the ball over the crossbar.

That was a moment reflecting somewhat the feeling that the ball is no longer as sharp as usual. When opportunities are not utilized, the role of a star naturally becomes questioned.

On the other hand, Hanoi Police Club still operates smoothly thanks to a quality lineup of foreign players. Leo Artur continues to shine with his 8th goal after 13 matches. Despite missing key striker Alan, names like Mauk or Alves still substitute perfectly.

Coach Polking is building a very strong Hanoi Police team that could break the record for early championship achieved 5 rounds ahead, which Hanoi FC accomplished in 2018. At that time, current stars of Hanoi Police like Quang Hai, Van Hau were part of Hanoi FC's roster.

For Quang Hai, the 29-year-old player is being relieved of pressure by his teammates because Coach Polking has many excellent names as mentioned. Quang Hai is no longer the sole center in the tactical operation. Though still important, Hai is shared a lot.

This is a positive change for the Club but poses another problem for the national team. Coach Kim Sang Sik might give Quang Hai more rest in the coming time. In the current national team, the Korean coach will have to consider choosing between Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, or Hoang Hen in the midfield.

Quang Hai must directly compete with names currently in very high form, and it seems Coach Kim Sang Sik also does not rate Quang Hai too highly. In the match against Malaysia back in June last year, Coach Kim Sang Sik chose Hoang Duc to start.

Coach Kim Sang Sik faces a difficult problem when thinking about who to use as the "conductor" and how to prevent the stars from stepping on each other's toes.

However, for Quang Hai at this moment, whether he plays might not be as important as how to maintain fitness for a complete season. The biggest issue for the midfielder born in 1997 now lies in physical condition and psychological pressure.

Playing continuously for a Club competing for the championship makes it hard for him to have the necessary bursts. Hanoi Police currently has 41 points after 16 rounds, leading the second-place team by 7 points. That is a journey demanding stability and high discipline, rather than individual spontaneous moments.

What Quang Hai needs most now is not more playing opportunities, but sufficient rest to regenerate energy. A player who plays by inspiration like Quang Hai is easily worn down when competing continuously. And when inspiration is lost, the qualities that once built his brand gradually fade. The two upcoming national team matches might not be too heavy for Quang Hai.