Xuân Son receives lucky money ahead of the crucial showdown in the V-League

The Steel Blue Nam Định Club eagerly began their spring training session on February 19, ready for the key rescheduled game against Thể Công Viettel in the 2025/26 V-League.

On the afternoon of February 19, the Steel Blue Nam Định Club officially held their first training session of the Year of the Horse, kicking off a new campaign aimed at improving their ranking in the 2025/26 V-League. After the Tet holiday break, the entire team regrouped on the third day and quickly entered preparation mode for the postponed match of round 10 against Thể Công Viettel at Hàng Đẫy Stadium at 7:15 PM on February 24 (the eighth day of Tet).

The spring training atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and determination. The club’s leadership from Nam Định personally met with the team, extended New Year greetings, and handed out lucky red envelopes to all players and coaching staff. Executive Director Vũ Hồng Việt and Head Coach Mauro Jeronimo presented the envelopes individually, creating a warm and united environment on the first training day of the year.

The foreign players of Nam Định showed great interest in the spring customs, while the naturalized forward Nguyễn Xuân Son was especially joyful upon receiving this meaningful gift. After an impressive return in regional competitions, the 1997-born striker is expected to maintain his strong form to help the team make a breakthrough in the second half of the season.

Steel Blue Nam Định enters the new year under considerable pressure. Although reigning champions, the Nam Định team currently ranks 10th after the first half of the season with 12 points, just one point above the relegation playoff zone. The upcoming postponed match is therefore crucial for creating a safe gap from the bottom group.

The clash with Thể Công Viettel promises many challenges. The soldier team stands third, showing consistent performance and enjoying home advantage. They also need points to compete for the top spot against Công an Hà Nội and Ninh Bình FC, making the match at Hàng Đẫy tense from the very beginning.

For Nam Định, the spring training session is not just a New Year formality but a declaration of their determination to return to the race. The second half of the 2025/26 V-League season will be the time for Head Coach Mauro Jeronimo and his team to accelerate, accumulate points, and aim to secure a stable position in the safe zone before targeting higher ambitions.