Doan Van Hau has been out of action for 16 months due to a persistent injury. This has cost him many opportunities in his football career. His position as Vietnam's number 1 left-back, which he had held from 2018 to 2023, has also gradually faded.
Recently, Van Hau once again made fans worried when he appeared with his left leg in a fixed splint and bandage. The player born in 1999 just underwent another surgery before the Lunar New Year 2025.
Recently, Van Hau has been treating a heel injury. But at the end of January, he continued to have surgery and is predicted to take another 8 months to recover.
It is worth mentioning that last year, the defender born in 1999 went to Singapore 3 times and to Korea once to visit and treat his heel injury.
Back in early 2023, Van Hau could not concentrate on the Vietnam national team at the request of his predecessor Troussier. He was assessed to have heel spur inflammation and may have to stay off the field for 3-6 months.
Van Hau then went to Singapore for treatment but did not have to undergo surgery. Instead, a specialized device was worn by Van Hau for a long time, in addition to physical therapy and medication.
However, after half a year of treatment with the above method, Van Hau still did not recover. In the end, Van Hau still had to go under the knife in March 2024.
At this time, Van Hau himself cannot answer the question: "When will he be able to return to the field?". However, fans are still looking forward to the moment when this defender will step onto the field in the Hanoi Police and Vietnam national team jersey.
