Công Phượng brings good news to Vietnamese football fans

Công Phượng is expected to appear for the first time in the Đồng Nai jersey at the 2025/2026 National First Division following an extended injury break.

Công Phượng is anticipated to play his first match for Đồng Nai in the 2025/2026 National First Division as the team returns to competition after a break. This is significant news for fans, considering the 1995-born forward has been sidelined since the season started due to injury and has yet to participate in any official matches.

Since the season began, Công Phượng has had to stay off the field to focus on recovering his fitness. The injury prevented him from participating in Đồng Nai’s initial matches and caused him to miss the chance to rejoin the Vietnam national team during the June 2025 training camp. However, recent developments are positive as the Nghệ An native has resumed regular training with the team.

According to plans, Đồng Nai’s coach may give Công Phượng the opportunity to play in the upcoming home game against Khánh Hòa. This match is crucial since Khánh Hòa currently holds second place and is a direct rival in the championship race. This season, Đồng Nai aims to finish first for direct promotion rather than going through the playoffs like last year.

Previously, in a friendly against Văn Hiến University, Công Phượng made an impressive comeback, scoring a goal and providing an assist, demonstrating his improving fitness and ball control. This performance has given fans more reason to hope that Công Phượng could make a difference if he plays against Khánh Hòa.

Besides attracting attention for his skills, Công Phượng received much love from fans on his 31st birthday. On his personal social media, the forward shared a positive message about his football journey, quickly gaining tens of thousands of interactions from viewers nationwide.

As one of Vietnam’s most remarkable players, Công Phượng has experienced many memorable milestones from youth levels to the national team and has played abroad four times. After returning to Đồng Nai and helping the team secure second place last season, his upcoming return to the field is seen as a vital boost for the club’s promotion ambitions this year.