Thanh Nhàn returns

Striker Nguyen Thanh Nhan has started training with the ball again, opening up the possibility of his return to the U23 Vietnam team in upcoming matches at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship.

Thanh Nhàn promises to make the U23 Vietnam attack more unpredictable.

On the afternoon of January 7th (Saudi Arabia time), coach Kim Sang-sik and his team held a training session in preparation for the match against U23 Kyrgyzstan. To ensure fitness and maintain intensity, the coaching staff divided the team into two groups. Players who started in the victory against U23 Jordan focused on recovery and muscle relaxation, while the reserve and less experienced players were required to engage in high-intensity sparring.

The most notable point is the appearance of Thanh Nhàn. The striker, born in 2003, suffered a calf tear more than a week ago, forcing him to train separately and receive treatment with the medical team. The fact that he can touch the ball, move, and perform exercises shows that his recovery process is progressing positively.

Although she hasn't been able to participate in tactical training sessions with the rest of the team, Thanh Nhàn's return is still significant. Looking ahead, the Vietnam U23 team will face Kyrgyzstan U23 and host nation Saudi Arabia U23. These are two crucial challenges for securing a place in the next round.

If things go smoothly, Thanh Nhàn could be given a few minutes of playing time in the match against U23 Kyrgyzstan to regain his match fitness, before aiming for peak physical condition for the final clash against Saudi Arabia. Nhàn's flexible movement and diverse finishing abilities promise to make the U23 Vietnam attack more unpredictable.

Vietnam U23 currently leads Group A with 3 points, while Kyrgyzstan U23 just lost 0-1 to Saudi Arabia U23. Therefore, their opponent will certainly enter the match against Vietnam U23 at 9 PM on January 9th ( Hanoi time) with high determination.

Vietnam U23 scores two goals against Jordan. On the evening of January 6th, Vietnam U23 brilliantly defeated Jordan U23 with a score of 2-0 in the opening match of Group A of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship.

Source: https://znews.vn/thanh-nhan-tro-lai-post1618011.html