Pham Xuan Manh and Phan Van Duc announced good news for Nghe An fans.
(Baonghean.vn) - In round 23 of V.League 2018, SLNA visited Than Quang Ninh at Cam Pha Stadium without the services of Xuan Manh and Van Duc. However, the injuries of both are showing very positive changes.
On the afternoon of September 17, defender Pham Xuan Manh completed a re-examination of his fibula fracture injury in Hanoi since the match against FLC Thanh Hoa in the second leg of the National Cup semi-final.
After 12 days of treatment, Xuan Manh said: “The doctor diagnosed that my bones have healed and I can start light exercise. But I still feel pain so I will probably have to rest for another week to get back to my best.”
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"Football is like a miniature image of life, and injuries are inevitable difficulties and obstacles. Manh thanks everyone for their encouragement. I hope to recover as quickly as possible" - Xuan Manh shared when he was injured. Photo: FBNV |
Meanwhile, midfielder Phan Van Duc suffered a muscle tear at the same time as Xuan Manh, and was initially diagnosed with a one-month layoff. However, recently, the SLNA player posted a photo showing that he is in good health.
Before the match against SHB Da Nang, Van Duc was able to practice lightly and regain his ball feeling but still could not participate in the team's training plan. Thus, if everything goes smoothly, Van Duc and Xuan Manh will be able to participate in the final matches of V.League 2018.
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Phan Van Duc has recovered from his injury and can do heavy exercise. Photo: FBNV |
However, whether Van Duc and Xuan Manh can participate in the final rounds, deciding SLNA's ranking at the end of the season or not, depends entirely on the medical department and the coaching staff. Because everyone is hoping that these two faces will not miss the AFF Cup 2018 taking place next October.
After the away match against Than Quang Ninh, V.League 2018 still has 3 more matches. In the match of round 24, SLNA will welcome FLC Thanh Hoa at Vinh Stadium on September 23. In round 25, the Nghe An team will visit S. Khanh Hoa BVN on September 30 before returning home to welcome Ho Chi Minh City Club on October 6 of the final round.

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