Van Hau makes a firm statement ahead of the major clash with Malaysia

Doan Van Hau made notable remarks before the match against Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, affirming the goal of winning with the Vietnam national team and giving his utmost after just returning to the squad.

The Vietnam national team is entering its final preparation phase for the match against Malaysia, and one of the names receiving significant attention is Doan Van Hau, the defender who has just returned after a long absence. During the pre-match press conference, the 1999-born player shared noteworthy insights about the team's objectives as well as his personal feelings.

Doan Van Hau affirmed: "The goal for Hau and the entire team is to win, whether tomorrow's match is a friendly or a formal procedure; every time we step onto the field, we dedicate ourselves for the flag and jersey, offering a gift to the fans. For Hau, it is always a joy to wear the Vietnam national team jersey, though initially there was still a bit of nervousness.

The Bangladesh match was the first after a long time; Hau was very happy to play. In the next match, Hau hopes the coach will give him the opportunity and he will strive to perform his best, doing his utmost to fulfill his duty."

Sharing his experience facing Malaysia, Doan Van Hau stated: "Hau does not have much experience. For Hau, when entering the field, he just strives to play his best, respects the coach's tactics, and follows team discipline to achieve victory. Of course, all teams want to win.

They are missing seven players, and we also lack some players like Dinh Bac, for example. However, our team is thoroughly prepared and well-ready for tomorrow's match."

Further sharing about past encounters with Malaysia, Doan Van Hau emphasized: "Every match against Malaysia is a major one; both teams aspire to win. Tomorrow's match will be very tight; the team that makes fewer mistakes will secure victory."

Van Hau's return carries special significance as he has just officially concluded a waiting period of up to 1010 days in the Vietnam national team jersey. In the friendly match against Bangladesh at Hang Day Stadium, the defender from Thai Binh province was fielded right at the start of the second half, replacing Nguyen Van Vi. This marks his first reappearance in the "Golden Star Warriors" jersey since his last participation in the match against Syria.

Throughout the past two years, Van Hau faced a prolonged injury. Initially, he was predicted to need only 6 to 8 months of rest, but not undergoing surgery early extended the recovery period beyond expectations. By March 2024, this player had to undergo surgery and subsequently underwent multiple treatment sessions in Singapore and South Korea. The image of Van Hau with a leg brace became familiar to fans throughout that difficult period.

Returning to play is not only a significant personal milestone for Van Hau but also helps enhance the depth of the Vietnam national team's squad. With his ability to play as a left-sided center-back, he is expected to bring more solidity to the defense while also providing good support in ball distribution from the backline.

According to the schedule, the match between the Vietnam national team and Malaysia will take place at 19:00 on March 31 at Thien Truong Stadium. This will be an opportunity for Van Hau to further affirm his comeback while also aiming with the whole team for a positive result against this regional opponent.