Ho Van Cuong is injured, but will likely be fit to return for round 5.
Prior to the V-League 2024/25 Round 4 match, Ho Van Cuong suffered a back injury and was unable to participate in the game against Nam Dinh. The defender, born in 2003, has been able to resume training and is likely to play in the match against Binh Dinh.
In the match of Round 4 of the V-League 2024/25,Lam River, Nghe AnAgainst hosts Nam Dinh, right-back Ho Van Cuong was unable to play due to injury.
According to information obtained by a reporter from Nghe An Newspaper, during a gym training session before the match against the reigning champions, the player born in 2003 suffered a ligament sprain in his back.
After 4 days of rest and recovery, currentlyHo Van CuongHe has been able to participate in light training sessions with the rest of the team. It is highly likely that he will recover in time to play when Song Lam Nghe An faces Binh Dinh in Round 5.
Previously, Ho Van Cuong had undergone a long period of treatment for a leg injury. He only returned in the second round of the V-League 2024/25, but only came on as a substitute.
The absence of Ho Van Cuong from the squad is a major loss for Song Lam Nghe An's right flank. With his speed, dribbling ability, and passing skills, the Vietnam U23 national team player is currently the best defender capable of both attacking and defending for the Vinh-based team.
If Ho Van Cuong recovers in time for the next match, it will give Song Lam Nghe An more attacking options on the right wing. This will also give the Nghe An team a better chance of earning points against hosts Binh Dinh.
Currently, after 4 rounds, Song Lam Nghe An only has 2 points and is temporarily at the bottom of the standings. If the team from Nghe An fails to earn any points in round 5, the situation will become extremely difficult for them to achieve their goal of avoiding relegation this season.
Joining the youth academy of his hometown team, Song Lam Nghe An, in 2019 after being released by PVF, Van Cuong quickly proved his abilities and secured a firm place in the youth ranks of the Nghe An team. After an impressive performance at the 2021 National U-19 Championship, Van Cuong was named in the Song Lam Nghe An first team squad for the 2022 V.League season. In his first professional season, Van Cuong earned a starting spot as a right-back and helped his team finish 5th in the standings. The following season, Ho Van Cuong was a regular in Song Lam Nghe An's starting lineup. In the 2023/24 season, Ho Van Cuong was loaned by Song Lam Nghe An to Hanoi Police FC. For the 2024/25 season, the defender born in 2003 returned to his hometown to play for his parent club.
In Round 5 of the V-League 2024/25, taking place on October 27th, Song Lam Nghe An will play away against Binh Dinh.
