Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong leaves Vietnam national team due to injury
Cong Phuong had to say goodbye to the Vietnamese team due to a recurring foot injury, missing the match against Malaysia at the 2027 Asian Cup.
After nearly 2 years of absence, the return of Nguyen Cong Phuong in the training camp to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers was a highlight that attracted great attention from the media and fans. However, the joy was short-lived, the striker from Nghe An had to say goodbye.Vietnam teamdue to recurrent injury.
During the training session on June 2, Coach Kim Sang-sik trusted Cong Phuong with the task of organizing the game and launching attacks. He demonstrated his ability to handle the ball quickly, accurately and moderately dribble according to the coaching staff's requirements.
Speaking to the press earlier, Cong Phuong shared: "I always feel honored to wear the national team jersey. Whether I play or not, I still try my best to contribute to the team."
However, the bad news came when his foot injury, specifically the fatty tissue under the sole of his foot, became more serious, forcing him to withdraw from this training session for treatment.
It is expected that Cong Phuong will need at least two weeks to recover, which means he will be absent from the important match against Malaysia on June 10 at Bukit Jalil Stadium.
Cong Phuong's absence is a big loss for coach Kim Sang-sik, especially when he is the leading scorer in the national First Division.
It is not yet clear whether Mr. Kim will call up any more players to replace him, but there will certainly be adjustments in the attack line. The name mentioned will most likely be Nguyen Quoc Viet, a young striker currently playing for U22 Vietnam./.
