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Xuân Son leaves Vietnam's ASEAN Cup plans with a four-to-six-week injury estimate

Vietnam's federation says Nguyễn Xuân Son cannot continue at the FIFA ASEAN Cup. His return home is planned for September28, while the recovery window remains an estimate.

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Vietnam's opening FIFA ASEAN Cup win has been followed by a confirmed loss from its forward line. The Vietnam Football Federation said on September 27 that Nguyễn Xuân Son had a hamstring injury and could not continue at the tournament, with recovery estimated at four to six weeks.

The federation reported two stages in his exit against the Philippines. He was fouled in the 57th minute, received attention and played on. Two minutes later he pulled up while accelerating in a move with Nguyễn Đình Bắc; that episode involved no collision with an opponent.

Doctors in Indonesia assessed him the following morning. Coach Kim Sang Sik agreed to the player's request to return to Vietnam on September 28 for treatment and rehabilitation. VFF said it was completing the arrangements with FIFA.

Uncertainty

The estimate is a recovery window, not a confirmed comeback date. His planned departure changes Vietnam's options after the opener, while the federation's account does not name a replacement for this squad.

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