The Vietnamese team returned home beaming, Xuan Son was immediately brought to VINMEC

In the AFF Cup 2024 final, the Vietnamese team defeated Thailand with a total score of 5-3 after 2 matches: winning 2-1 in the first leg and 3-2 in the second leg. This is the third time “Golden Star Warriors” have won the No. 1 tournament in Southeast Asia for the national team. The championship journey of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team was also completely convincing when they were undefeated throughout the tournament: 7 wins, 1 draw.

At around 2:30 p.m., members of the Vietnamese team were present at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi City). Many Vietnamese fans waited early to congratulate the great achievement of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team.

Among the members of the Vietnamese team, Xuan Son’s condition received special attention. In the 32nd minute of the second leg of the final, the Vietnamese team striker was injured and had to leave the field and was taken to the hospital immediately. At the hospital, doctors diagnosed him with fractures of both bones in his right shin, requiring long-term treatment and recovery.

Upon arriving at Noi Bai airport, Xuan Son still appeared to be in great pain. The 27-year-old striker was then picked up by an ambulance at the airport. It is expected that Xuan Son will have surgery at the Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Vinmec International General Hospital. This is a Sports Medicine Center of Excellence, according to the standards of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) – the highest standard system for medical facilities and hospitals providing optimal health care services. for Asian football players.

After surgery, Xuan Son is expected to need 5-8 months to fully recover from his injury. If he recovers well, the 27-year-old player can soon return to the field by the end of this year.