Midfielder Phan Van Duc will miss more matches than expected.
(Baonghean.vn) - Midfielder Phan Van Duc was injured in the "water battle" at Hoa Xuan Stadium against SHB Da Nang. This made coach Duc Thang and Nghe An fans extremely worried.
Midfielder Phan Van Duc suffered a serious injury in the match against SHB Da Nang. The national team player sprained his ankle after a collision with Nhat Tan and had to leave the field with the help of his teammates.
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An ankle injury will make it difficult for Van Duc to move. Photo: NVCC |
After the match, Van Duc's ankle was very swollen, it is expected to take about 10 days to recover and this midfielder will be absent in the 12th round.
However, today, the medical department of SLNA Club confirmed that Phan Van Duc will have to rest for at least 2 weeks to have the best recovery. In addition, midfielder Cao Xuan Thang also left open the possibility of playing in the upcoming match due to a muscle strain.
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Phan Van Duc is the most stable player since the beginning of the season. Photo: Tuan Huu |
Van Duc's absence will cause SLNA's coaching staff to face many difficulties in personnel matters. He is currently the top scorer for the Nghe An team with 5 goals in the V.League.
Currently, SLNA is still training in Da Nang. On June 6, the Nghe An team will move to Ho Chi Minh City to prepare for the away match against Saigon FC.

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