Doan Van Hau officially ends 1010 days of waiting for the Vietnamese national team.

Doan Van Hau officially made his first appearance for the Vietnamese national team after 1010 days of absence, marking a memorable milestone in the friendly match against Bangladesh at Hang Day Stadium.

Right at the start of the second half, Doan Van Hau was brought onto the field to replace Nguyen Van Vi in the friendly match between the Vietnamese national team and the Bangladesh national team held at Hang Day Stadium. This is a significant milestone for the player from Thai Binh, as he marks his first appearance for the "Golden Star Warriors" after a period lasting up to 1010 days.

Previously, the last time Van Hau participated in the Vietnamese national team jersey was in the friendly match against the Syrian national team. In that encounter, the Vietnamese national team won 1-0, and Van Hau left the field at the 63rd minute to give way to Khuat Van Khang. Since that moment, the defender of Hanoi Police Club has continuously struggled with injuries and could not participate in the national team's training camps.

During the most difficult period of his career, Doan Van Hau was initially predicted to need only 6-8 months of rest. However, not undergoing surgery immediately caused the recovery process to extend beyond expectations. By March 2024, he had to undergo surgery and subsequently went through multiple treatment phases in Singapore and South Korea. The image of Van Hau frequently wearing a brace to stabilize his foot became familiar to fans over a long period.

This return not only holds personal significance but also helps enhance the depth of the squad for the Vietnamese national team. With his ability to play in the left-sided center-back position, Van Hau is expected to significantly improve ball control capability as well as the solidity of the defensive line.

Notably, in this Vietnamese national team training camp list, Coach Kim Sang-sik also gave opportunities to other notable faces such as Ngoc Bao, Viet Cuong, Gia Hung, aiming to prepare for important upcoming goals in 2026.

Doan Van Hau was once a pillar of the U23 Vietnam team in the journey to achieve runner-up position at the 2018 U23 Asian Championship, before winning the 2018 AFF Cup with the national team and advancing deep in the 2019 Asian Cup. Therefore, his reappearance after 1010 days is not only a memorable milestone but also opens expectations for the strong return of one of Vietnam's top defenders.