Just awarded the excellence title, Coach Polking is banned from coaching in the CAHN vs Ninh Bình match

Coach Mano Polking will be absent from directly managing CAHN in the important clash with Ninh Bình during the 12th round of the V-League on February 1st.

Coach Alexandre Polking will be unable to directly coach Hanoi Police Club (CAHN) in the 12th round of the 2025/26 V-League season due to accumulating three yellow cards since the start of the tournament, according to the latest announcement from the organizers.

The absence of the Brazilian strategist comes at a challenging time for CAHN. Just a few days ago, the police department’s team suffered a defeat against Selangor in the Shopee Cup, effectively losing almost all chances to advance. This result has increased the pressure on CAHN, especially as they enter the critical phase of the domestic season.

Notably, Coach Polking’s suspension came just days after he was honored as the best coach in the V-League for November, a reward recognizing his contributions and clear tactical impact in the early part of the season. However, having to watch the 12th round match from the stands will certainly affect CAHN’s game management and tactical preparations.

Even more significantly in this round, CAHN will face Ninh Bình, a rival fiercely competing for the top spot. This match is seen as directly influencing the championship race, given the narrow point differences among the leading teams. The head coach’s absence due to disciplinary action makes CAHN’s challenge even tougher.

Besides Coach Polking, the 12th round of the V-League also sees several players suspended for accumulating three yellow cards. Specifically: Văn Vĩ (Nam Định), Hồng Phúc (Đà Nẵng), Viết Tú (Thể Công – Viettel), Thành Chung (Hà Nội), and Onoja Joseph (Hà Tĩnh). These are key players for their clubs and their absence is expected to significantly impact the round’s dynamics.

With many key players missing due to suspensions, the 12th round of the V-League is predicted to experience considerable changes, with CAHN being one of the most affected teams.