Xuan Son makes a comeback, Nam Dinh determined to return to winning ways.
The 28-year-old striker is ready to play in the Nam Dinh vs. Long An match at 6:00 PM on November 23rd at Thien Truong Stadium, marking the start of coach Mauro Jeronimo's tenure; many stands will be open for free.
Nguyen Xuan Son has confirmed he is ready to play in the 2025/26 National Cup, providing a major boost for Nam Dinh Steel FC in their goal of returning to winning ways. The match against Long An FC will take place at 6:00 PM on November 23rd at Thien Truong Stadium, marking the beginning of the era under Portuguese coach Mauro Jeronimo.
Key highlight
After nearly a year recovering from injury, the striker born in 1997 returned to the team now that all procedures related to the National Cup have been resolved. Previously, he was unable to play for his club in the early stages of the V.League because he was not registered to play.
Xuan Son recently made his mark by scoring against Laos in Vietnam's 2-0 victory, thus reinforcing his confidence in his form. The 28-year-old striker emphasized: "I feel great to be back with the team. I want to score many goals and win many matches."
He affirmed: “I am ready. I will do my best to help the team win. We are aware that this is a difficult period. However, we are Nam Dinh Green Steel, a team that always aims for victory in every match.”
Match context
Nam Định will host Long An at 6:00 PM on November 23rd at Thien Truong Stadium. This is the first match under Portuguese coach Mauro Jeronimo, so the return of Xuan Son is seen as an important morale boost for the home team.
The stands are open to the public free of charge.
To show appreciation to the fans and celebrate the return of Xuan Son, Nam Dinh Steel Green Club is offering free access to many areas at Thien Truong Stadium:
- Grandstands A3, A4, A5, A6
- Stand B
- Stands C2, C3
- Stand D
The C1 stand is reserved exclusively for Long An fans, with completely free admission.
Professional and psychological impact
Xuan Son's presence adds an important option to Nam Dinh's attack in the cup competition, where he is eligible to play. His most recent goal for the Vietnamese national team against Laos (2-0) shows that the striker has regained his touch, promising to bring a boost in finishing effectiveness.
For Thien Truong, every time a highly anticipated star makes a comeback, the fervent atmosphere is reignited – a hallmark of the "Southern Warriors." This motivation is even more significant as they embark on a new phase on the coaching bench.
A message to the fans.
Xuan Son expressed his gratitude: “Thank you to the amazing fans. This is an incredibly difficult time, but we all want the team to win. And I also hope that the fans will come to the stadium in large numbers to cheer on the whole team.”
With free admission to the stands and a highly anticipated striker returning, Nam Định aims for a complete football evening – where results, emotions, and connection with fans are all prioritized.
