Xuan Son and Van Hau make an impressive comeback, Vietnam National Team ready to face Malaysia again

The impressive comeback of Xuan Son and Van Hau brings encouraging news for Vietnamese football, particularly for the upcoming rematch with Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying round.

Within just two days, Vietnamese football has received great news from two key players who have recently recovered from injury: Nguyen Xuan Son and Doan Van Hau.

On the defensive front, Doan Van Hau made a striking return wearing the CAHN jersey after a two-year absence. Throughout the 90 minutes on the field, Van Hau displayed his usual passion, fearlessly engaging in challenges and showing strong defensive coverage. Moreover, his attacking support through wing runs and crosses provided multiple options for his teammates upfront.

Although not yet at his peak fitness, Van Hau’s performance is a highly positive signal not only for coach Polking at CAHN but also for coach Kim Sang Sik of the Vietnam National Team.

When Van Hau called, Xuan Son immediately responded. On the evening of December 4, the 1997-born striker made waves with a hat-trick against Shan United at the Shopee Cup. Despite just returning from injury, Son consistently knows how to shine at the right moments with his versatile finishing and sharp positional sense. Prior to this, he also scored in his comeback match for the Vietnam National Team (against Laos).

As mentioned, the Vietnam National Team has an important match against Malaysia on March 26, 2026, to decide the ticket to advance to the 2027 Asian Cup finals. The simultaneous return of Xuan Son and Van Hau now brings many positive signs for the team, not only in terms of skills or tactics but also in spirit.

Against Malaysia, Vietnam needs balance between offense and defense, between boldness and composure. Xuan Son offers sharpness up front, while Van Hau provides stability at the back. These two key players could make a difference in the match, promising to contribute to a favorable outcome for the Red team.

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