Midfielder Doãn Ngọc Tân has shown promising improvement during his rehabilitation and is now able to get back on the pitch.
At the end of August 2025, midfielder Doãn Ngọc Tân suffered a serious injury during the V-League match against Hà Tĩnh. He fractured three ribs, requiring surgery and was expected to be sidelined for 2-3 months.
Recently, Thanh Hoá Club shared positive news about Ngọc Tân’s injury status; he has officially returned to training on the field, starting with light exercises alongside his teammates. This is an encouraging sign indicating that Ngọc Tân is on track to fully recover and soon regain his peak form.
Without Ngọc Tân, Thanh Hoá has faced many challenges and has yet to secure a win this season. After four rounds, they have two draws and two losses. Additionally, the Thanh Hoá team was eliminated by HAGL in the National Cup. Coach Choi Won Kwon is under considerable pressure.
For midfielder Doãn Ngọc Tân, this has been an unfortunate period marked by consecutive serious injuries. Earlier in April 2025, he broke his fibula during training with teammates, forcing him to miss the rest of the season. At that time, the midfielder expressed his sadness over such a severe injury.
Doãn Ngọc Tân is an indispensable pillar for Thanh Hóa. In the two seasons when the team won the National Cup, Ngọc Tân played a major role. At the end of 2024, he was called up to the Vietnam national team for the first time and contributed significantly to winning the AFF Cup. He played in seven out of eight matches, totaling 481 minutes. Coach Kim Sang Sik values Ngọc Tân’s energetic, passionate style, his fearlessness in challenges, and his strong stamina. The Korean strategist once said he appreciated Ngọc Tân most on the national team for his quiet dedication.