Cong Phuong is out for the rest of the season.

A torn cartilage injury forced Cong Phuong to end his 2025/26 season early, leaving a significant void in Dong Nai FC's attack.

Cong Phuong will be unable to continue playing in the 2025/26 season after being diagnosed with a torn cartilage injury.

Cong Phuong will be unable to continue playing in the 2025/26 season after being diagnosed with a torn cartilage injury. This news is a major blow to Dong Nai FC, especially with many rounds of the First Division league still remaining.

Initially, the injury to the 1995-born striker was not considered too serious. He was expected to only need a short rest before returning to the field. However, after a period of treatment, his condition did not improve much. Training also did not meet expectations, forcing Cong Phuong to go for a follow-up examination.

The test results showed he had a torn cartilage. Although surgery wasn't necessary, the injury still required a long recovery period. This meant Công Phượng had to say goodbye to the season, with the First Division league having only completed 12 rounds and 10 rounds still remaining.

This season, Cong Phuong has only played one half in the match against Khanh Hoa in round 8. Despite the limited playing time, he still managed to score a goal. This was also one of the rare highlights from the striker before suffering an injury.

Cong Phuong's absence is clearly a significant loss for Dong Nai. He is considered a player capable of creating breakthroughs and greatly influencing the team's playing style. His inability to contribute for most of the season means Dong Nai's attack has lost an important option.

Source: https://znews.vn/cong-phuong-nghi-het-mua-post1637055.html