Cong Phuong returns to Dong Nai, ready to face Ha Tinh.
Cong Phuong has returned to training and is ready to play in the 2025/2026 National Cup against Ha Tinh at 6:00 PM on November 22nd, ending a streak of 7 matches missed due to injury.
Nguyen Cong Phuong has returned to normal training with Truong Tuoi Dong Nai and is likely to reappear in the 2025/2026 National Cup match against Ha Tinh at 6:00 PM on November 22nd. This is an important step forward after the FIFA Days break for the Vietnamese national team (the match against Laos), ending a period of 7 matches missed due to injury.
Fitness status and return schedule
According to the team, Cong Phuong is making every effort to return immediately after the national team training camp. In recent days, he has been training intensely with the whole team, showing positive signs regarding his physical condition and match fitness.
Previously, Dong Nai Football Club facilitated Cong Phuong's trip to Singapore for a more in-depth injury examination, aiming for his return in November. The fact that the striker has reintegrated into the team's training program provides a basis for expecting him to be available by the end of November.
Role at Truong Tuoi Dong Nai
Cong Phuong was expected to continue shining in this year's National First Division, helping Truong Tuoi Dong Nai realize their goal of promotion to the V-League after two previous failed attempts. However, a prolonged injury since the beginning of the season has caused him to miss the last 7 matches, significantly affecting the team's attacking firepower.
Not only is Cong Phuong the main attacking threat, but he is also considered the heart and soul of Dong Nai's attacking style. His absence is partly the reason why the attack hasn't been as explosive as expected. The last time Cong Phuong played in an official match for Dong Nai was in June, in the play-off match for promotion last season.
Match schedule and expectations for the 2025/2026 National Cup.
The match against Ha Tinh in the 2025/2026 National Cup, taking place at 6:00 PM on November 22nd, is a highly anticipated milestone for Cong Phuong's comeback. After a year back playing in Vietnam, fans are hoping to see him wear his familiar number 10 jersey again. In the 2024/2025 season, when he first joined Truong Tuoi Dong Nai, Cong Phuong wore the number 70 jersey and scored 7 goals in the First Division.
Notable statistics
- He has missed the last 7 matches due to injury.
- Last official appearance for Dong Nai: June (the promotion play-off match last season).
- He scored 7 goals in the 2024/2025 First Division season while playing for Truong Tuoi Dong Nai.
- The team aims for promotion after two previous unsuccessful attempts.
- National Cup match 2025/2026 against Ha Tinh: 6:00 PM on November 22nd.
On the sidelines
Images of Công Phượng's friendly gesture of "giving away coconuts" are spreading rapidly on social media, creating a positive effect among fans ahead of his return.
