Nguyen Xuan Son cleared of serious injury ahead of ASEAN Cup

Nguyen Xuan Son, the key striker for Thép Xanh Nam Định, has been cleared of any serious injury concerns. Following his absence from a recent V. League match against Da Nang, medical examinations confirmed that the player only suffered a minor ankle issue.

Son is currently undergoing recovery training and is expected to be fully fit for the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. His availability provides a significant boost to the Vietnam national team, which has been facing various injury setbacks involving players such as Duy Mạnh, Văn Vĩ, and Hoàng Đức.