Chau Ngoc Quang ligament rupture

Midfielder Chau Ngoc Quang of Ninh Binh suffered a serious injury before the Vietnamese team gathered to prepare for two matches against Nepal in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Chau Ngoc Quang was injured before the Vietnam national team gathered.

The player born in 1996 was injured in the match between Ninh Binh and Hai Phong, which ended 2-2 at Lach Tray Stadium on the evening of September 28. Notably, Chau Ngoc Quang did not collide with anyone. He only played for 15 minutes before leaving the field due to pain.

According to the scan results, Ngoc Quang has torn the ligament in his right knee. The former HAGL star is expected to undergo surgery on October 2 and will be out of action for 6-8 months, or even longer. The 2025/26 season is considered over for Ngoc Quang. In addition, he will be absent from the Vietnamese national team until the end of the final qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup.

This is a big loss for both Ninh Binh and the national team. After 5 matches, Ngoc Quang has contributed greatly to the unbeaten streak of the V.League rookie. In the Vietnamese national team, he has also been frequently trusted by coach Kim Sang-sik recently thanks to his ability to play mobilely, press well and support the attack effectively.

Ngoc Quang’s long-term absence forced coach Kim Sang-sik to recalculate the midfield of the Vietnamese team. At the same time, the injury of the player from Ninh Binh once again sounded the alarm about the dense match schedule, which greatly affects the players’ physical condition.

On the other hand, the absence of the 29-year-old midfielder could open up opportunities for new faces. U23 talents such as Khuat Van Khang, Nguyen Van Truong, Nguyen Xuan Bac or overseas Vietnamese Viktor Le are all possible options to experiment with.

According to the schedule, Vietnam team will host Nepal on October 9 at Binh Duong Stadium. The return match will take place on October 14 at Thong Nhat Stadium.

Source: https://znews.vn/chau-ngoc-quang-dut-day-chang-post1589336.html