V. League 2026/27: Injury updates and new player signings

As the 2026/27 V. League season approaches, several key developments have emerged regarding player fitness and squad compositions.

Ninh Binh FC midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc is currently undergoing specialized rehabilitation for an adductor injury sustained during the 2026 ASEAN Cup final. While the injury is not considered severe and recovery is progressing positively, coaching staff are remaining cautious. He may miss the first two rounds of the league. Additionally, Ninh Binh midfielder Tran Thanh Trung suffered a hamstring injury during a 4-1 victory over Hai Phong and is undergoing MRI evaluation, with an estimated 10-day recovery period.

In transfer news, Thanh Hoa FC has finalized the signing of Malian striker Saliou Guindo. Guindo, who was called up to the Mali national team in 2022, joins other foreign signings Matheus Martins from Brazil and Di Mateo from Croatia. The club has also introduced a new brand identity featuring local cultural symbols and a new slogan, ‘Each beat of the ball, a million hearts,’ as they prepare for their season opener against SHB Da Nang.