Dang Van Lam suffered an injury right from the start of his time with the Vietnam national team.
Dang Van Lam suffered a hamstring injury after warming up during training on November 11th in Viet Tri, forcing him to stop and be examined by the doctor. The severity is unclear; the Vietnam national team also has Dinh Trieu and Van Viet ahead of the match against Laos on November 19th.
A slight pain in his hamstring during the warm-up forced Dang Van Lam to stop his first training session with the Vietnamese national team on the afternoon of November 11th in Viet Tri. The Vietnamese-Russian goalkeeper was unable to continue with the training program, only walking around the field and seeking medical attention.
A thigh muscle problem interrupted the workout.
According to observations from the training session on the afternoon of November 11th, after warming up with the whole team, Van Lam unexpectedly experienced a problem with his thigh muscle. He was unable to complete the planned exercises, switched to walking, and was examined by the doctors. There is currently no detailed update on the extent of the injury. His participation in the match against Laos on November 19th remains uncertain.
Vietnam National Team's preparation plan and potential disruptions.
The Vietnamese national team has begun its training camp in Viet Tri (Phu Tho province) to prepare for the match against Laos on November 19th. At the first training session, coach Kim Sang Sik did not have a full squad as players from CAHN, Hanoi, and Nam Dinh had just joined the team and only did light training at the hotel. In this context, the medical issues faced by the team's number one goalkeeper further increased the workload for the coaching staff in subsequent sessions.
The option within the wooden frame.
If Van Lam is unable to play, coach Kim Sang Sik has two other options: Nguyen Dinh Trieu and Nguyen Van Viet. Of these, Dinh Trieu returns to the national team after a long absence, while Van Viet has been regularly called up in recent training camps. The coaching staff will optimize training time allocation and develop contingency plans for each option in the remaining days before the match against Laos.
Dang Van Lam's recent situation
The goalkeeper, born in 1993, returned to the Vietnam national team during the FIFA Days in October and started in the first leg against Nepal. At the club level, he is recognized for his significant contributions in helping Ninh Binh extend their unbeaten streak to 35 consecutive matches. Van Lam's presence and experience are crucial pillars for the defense, especially during this period when the national team is finalizing its squad.
Immediate steps: medical monitoring and adjustment of lesson plans.
With no detailed conclusion yet regarding the condition of his thigh muscle, the Vietnamese national team's priority is medical monitoring and adjusting the training volume accordingly in subsequent sessions. The upcoming match is against Laos on November 19th, so any changes to the goalkeeping lineup will depend on Van Lam's recovery progress in the coming days.
