Hoang Van Khanh and the story of 'sensitivity to injury'
(Baonghean.vn) - Compared to his colleagues playing in the same position, Van Khanh's injuries seem to be more numerous and more frequent, and perhaps this central defender unfortunately has the worrying condition of always being "sensitive to injuries".
SLNA football fans have just received good news that captain Van Khanh is returning to the recovery period from the injury he suffered after the home team lost to T.Binh Dinh (1-2) in the second round of V. League 2022. In that match, Van Khanh only played for about 15 minutes and was forced to leave the field after a counter-attack by the opponent and a foul on Duc Chinh.
Unfortunately, Van Khanh had previously played a great opening match of V. League 2022 away at Binh Duong but had to leave the tournament early when everything had just begun. Remember, in June 2020, Van Khanh was also injured, had to rest for 2 months and SLNA encountered countless difficulties without this captain.
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| Van Khanh during his injury in 2020. Photo: Duc Anh |
Being a person who always plays with passion and is not afraid of collision, it is not strange for Van Khanh or any other player to get injured. However, if comparing the same playing position with senior central defenders of SLNA such as Huu Thang, Van Luu, Huy Hoang or Ngoc Hai, Van Khanh's injuries seem to be more numerous and more frequent, and perhaps, this central defender unfortunately has the worrying condition of always being "sensitive to injury" during the competition.
This worrying situation has been happening within SLNA or in domestic and international football. For SLNA, central defender Minh Duc is a typical example of the effort to overcome injuries with rare perseverance and the most recent case is the potential midfielder Van Lam. In V. League and Vietnam National Team, a typical case is midfielder Tuan Anh of HAGL Club. Continuous injuries have made it impossible for the most talented midfielder of Vietnamese football to regain his original form in recent times, especially in the third qualifying round of the World Cup of Vietnam National Team.
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| Van Khanh is the symbol of SLNA. Photo: Duc Anh |
At the world's top club Chelsea, Kante's case has also been mentioned when injuries have caused this player to rarely play in the Premier League this season. Kante was reserved for the knockout matches in the Champions Laegue but now the decline has reached the bottom of disappointment and the top star's departure from Chelsea is probably not far away...
Of course, injuries are something that no one wants, whether serious or minor. But in top-level football competitions, there is no room for fear, hesitation, and passion according to the rules of football competitions. SLNA used to be famous for its "hard-hitting, iron-chopping" style of play, although gradually the team has become more flexible as seen. But whatever is said, it is "a game of men" so there will be fierce disputes and fiery collisions between opponents, and that is truly football, the pinnacle, and development according to the requirements of sports life.
When the training process is scientific and advanced, combined with the development of sports medicine, everything related is always within reach, so it will create the best conditions for prevention and treatment. The biggest problem is the players who are "sensitive to injuries", the "crystal legs" as seen, it is not a story that can be solved overnight, not to mention there are cases where they are helpless and have to retire.
The story of the former central defender Minh Duc as mentioned above is certainly a valuable lesson for players, first of all SLNA players, such as Van Khanh. In addition to the perseverance of the individual player, the care of the team, the support of the family, the encouragement and expectations of the fans… are extremely important and necessary.
Any haste or subjectivity, no matter how small, will be paid for. That is an aspect that makes sports in general and football in particular harsh. An unexpected injury can ruin the career of a real talent. But an iron will and a necessary sobriety can also save a career that seems to have run out of chances.
And that is not just the story of Van Khanh or Tuan Anh or any other talent, despite being talented but unfortunately falling into a state of "sensitive to injury". And it is good that Van Khanh has started the recovery process again, but you should know, you should remember that everything for this central defender is not always easy, smooth ahead...
