Pham Xuan Manh had his birthday celebrated by SLNA right during the training session.

Pham Xuan Manh had his birthday celebrated by fans and teammates right at Vinh Stadium. Photo: TK

On the occasion of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27), Coach Ngo Quang Truong and his team received encouragement from fans during the training session. In addition, Pham Xuan Manh also received affection from fans on his birthday.

2019 was a difficult year for Pham Xuan Manh when he broke his fibula and ankle ligaments, and had to go to Singapore for surgery and treatment in November 2018. It was not until May 2019 that Xuan Manh was able to return in the match against Hai Phong at Lach Tray Stadium.

Pham Xuan Manh is happy on his birthday. Photo: TK

However, he still had 15 matches in V.League 2019, scoring 1 goal and 3 assists. Coach Park Hang-seo called him up to the national team to prepare for the matches in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers but he was not on the final list because he had not fully recovered from his injury.

Before the V.League 2020, Xuan Manh continued to suffer a recurrence of his ankle injury, having to miss the first two matches against Saigon FC and B. Binh Duong. This injury also caused Xuan Manh to miss the opportunity to join the Vietnam national team to prepare for the match against Malaysia in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Asia.

Teammates at SLNA wish Xuan Manh a happy birthday. Photo: TK

However, the postponement of V.League 2020 until at least April 15 and the match between Malaysia and Vietnam being postponed until October has opened up opportunities for this versatile player. It is expected that the former U23 Vietnam player will be able to train normally in a few weeks.

Currently, the Nghe An team is temporarily ranked 6th on the V.League 2020 rankings with 4 points. In round 3, SLNA will welcome SHB Da Nang. In the context of the tournament being postponed, Xuan Manh and many other players will certainly recover in time and return to play.

Pham Xuan Manh and his SLNA teammates took to the streets to distribute free masks to people.

(Baonghean.vn) - Joining hands to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic, the SLNA Supporters Association, Pham Xuan Manh and his teammates organized to distribute free masks to people.