Striker Xuan Son has been out of action for nearly a year to recover from the injury he suffered in the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final.
After recovering from injury and returning to training, this striker was called up to the Vietnam national team by coach Kim Sang-sik to prepare for the match against the Laos national team.
Xuan Son has not played a match for Nam Dinh club after fully recovering from injury, so the assessment of the striker's performance is also a question mark. All are based on information provided by experts.
However, with Xuan Son's determination and class, he still gained the trust of the Korean coach.
Normally, the players will compete in domestic tournaments in club competitions, after which the head coach will have assessments of their physical strength and deciding on the Vietnam national team. Xuan Son's case is a difference.
"Currently, I am 100% fit, there is nothing to worry about. I will try my best whenever given the opportunity. I have "swallowed" the training plan of the Nam Dinh coaching staff and am always ready to play.
I want to play all the matches, not want to miss a single minute, but of course all decisions belong to coach Kim Sang-sik, striker Nguyen Xuan Son shared.
At the pre-match press conference, Mr. Kim Sang-sik said: "I am very happy that Son is returning to the national team.
I would like to thank my family and all those who have supported Son over the past long time. I also thank Nam Dinh club for their efforts to overcome the difficult period without Son.
For the national team, his return gives us another quality option. I hope Son will have the opportunity to score and leave his mark.
As Mr. Kim Sang-sik shared, Xuan Son is almost certain to be on the field. Only the coaching staff will base on the criteria to decide when to bring this striker onto the field.
Not only Mr. Kim, but even captain Duy Manh in an interview with the media before going to Laos said: "Everyone knows Xuan Son's ability. He is a good striker, he has good scoring ability.
Son and I often talk and encourage each other in practice. He is very professional and is showing great desire to contribute to the Vietnam national team".
Everyone is waiting for Xuan Son's return as a mental boost for the whole team and hopes he will shine.
The match between the Laos team and the Vietnam team will take place at 19:00 on November 19 at the Laos Stadium.
