Striker Nguyen Xuan Son has been temporarily discharged from the hospital to return home to Nam Dinh to prepare for the Lunar New Year 2025 with his family. The Vietnamese national team striker continues to perform recovery exercises according to the doctor's treatment regimen.
On his personal page, Xuan Son posted short videos recording his daily workouts. He focused on exercises with weights, moving his legs back and forth rhythmically.
Notably, the striker born in 1997 also received support from his close friend, Marlon Rangel - a player currently playing for the Da Nang team. Marlon Rangel sat next to Xuan Son, talked, encouraged him, and massaged his friend's feet.
Due to the impact of the injury, Xuan Son's right foot is still swollen. Marlon Rangel's massage helps Xuan Son relieve fatigue as well as limit cramps during movement and exercise.
Before coming to Vietnam to develop their careers, Marlon Rangel and Xuan Son had a close relationship. Until now, the two still maintain a good friendship. Xuan Son and his wife consider Marlon Rangel as a family member.
From the time the naturalized striker played for the Vietnamese national team in the 2024 ASEAN Cup until he suffered a serious injury, Marlon Rangel has always accompanied and supported Xuan Son and his family.
As for Xuan Son, after being discharged from the hospital, he will practice on his own according to the doctor's training plan and will receive online training instructions. The striker of the Nam Dinh team must also pay attention to his diet to avoid affecting the surgical wound on his leg.
After Tet, the Vietnamese national team striker will be re-examined before entering an 8-9 month rehabilitation program.
