(Baonghean.vn) - In this afternoon's practice session before the North Central derby at Thanh Hoa Stadium, central defender Que Ngoc Hai suddenly suffered a nose injury and is doubtful of playing.
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| To prepare for the opening match of V.League 2017, coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his team traveled to Thanh Hoa last night (January 6). Players Dinh Hoang, Van Hung and Cao Xuan Thang had to stay home to recuperate from long-term injuries. |
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| Although still with the team, the possibility of central defender Hoang Van Khanh playing in tomorrow afternoon's match is not high because he still has to practice with a separate training program, mainly running and regaining the feeling of the ball. |
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| The only thing that can make SLNA's coaching staff somewhat reassured is the return of number 1 goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh. SLNA's captain can practice normally and can completely put on gloves and go out on the field. |
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| Without the youthful energy of Hoang Van Khanh, the burden of the heart of the defense will fall on the shoulders of veteran center back Nguyen Minh Duc (red bib) as well as national player Que Ngoc Hai. |
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| However, while practicing a match, Que Ngoc Hai received an elbow from his teammate and suffered a serious injury to the bridge of his nose. |
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| He appeared to be in a lot of pain and had to end the training session early for first aid. This may require the 1993-born centre-back to undergo an X-ray to determine the exact extent of the injury. |
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| Remember last season, also at Thanh Hoa stadium, SLNA was unfairly punished and lost points due to a serious mistake by referee Ha Anh Chien. This year, the referee who will officiate the “North Central Derby” is referee Nguyen Trong Thu, a referee who is not really destined for the Nghe An team. |
Trung Kien
