Bui Tien Dung undergoes ligament surgery, will be out for an extended period in V.League 2025/26.

Ca phẫu thuật của thủ môn Bùi Tiến Dũng đã diễn ra thành công sau chấn thương đứt dây chằng chéo trước gặp ở trận Đà Nẵng đối đầu Thể Công Viettel tại V.League 2025/26. Với thời gian hồi phục thường kéo dài 6–9 tháng theo đánh giá chuyên môn, anh gần như sẽ vắng mặt đến hết mùa và chỉ có thể trở lại sân cỏ vào năm 2026.

Chấn thương và quyết định lên bàn mổ

Trong cuộc đối đầu giữa Đà Nẵng và Thể Công Viettel ở V.League 2025/26, Bùi Tiến Dũng dính chấn thương nặng. Kết quả chụp MRI xác định thủ môn sinh năm 1997 bị đứt dây chằng chéo trước đầu gối, buộc phải phẫu thuật để điều trị dứt điểm.

The surgery was successful and the initial signs are positive.

The surgery was successful. On her personal page, model Dianka Zakhidova – Bui Tien Dung's wife – shared a series of photos showing him in the early stages of recovery. Dianka wrote: "We're fine. The surgery was successful. Thank you for everyone's concern and warm encouragement." In the photos, Dung is wearing a patient gown, his knee is carefully bandaged, and an IV needle is still attached to his arm, but he still maintains an optimistic smile.

Recovery timeframe: 6–9 months, impacting the season.

According to sports medicine experts, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear typically requires 6–9 months to fully recover. With this timeframe, Bui Tien Dung's chances of participating in the remainder of the 2025/26 V.League season are almost zero, and a more suitable return date would be 2026.

Impact on Da Nang and alternative solutions

The long-term absence of the former Vietnam U23 goalkeeper is a significant loss for Da Nang FC. In this context, coach Nguyen Duc Tuan will likely place his trust in young goalkeeper Phan Van Bieu – who is expected to inherit the role of guarding the goal for the team from the Han River.

The goalkeeper's spirit and the support of his family.

Despite facing significant challenges in his career, Bui Tien Dung has maintained a positive spirit. The support of his family, especially his wife Dianka, has been a source of encouragement for him to persevere with his recovery plan. Fans hope that the goalkeeper from Thanh Hoa will return to his best physical condition after completing his treatment.

Key milestones

• Match with injuries: Da Nang – The Cong Viettel, V.League 2025/26.
• Diagnosis: Anterior cruciate ligament rupture, confirmed by MRI.
• Status: The surgery was successful, and the recovery phase has begun.
• Estimated duration: 6–9 months, virtually ending the entire 2025/26 V.League season.
• Personnel plan: Da Nang is likely to give Phan Van Bieu a chance.