What did Đoàn Văn Hậu say after his impressive comeback?

The defender born in 1999 was overjoyed following his return to the pitch on the night of December 3rd.

"Life is a series of wonderful moments mixed with challenges, but you must keep moving forward. Never give up. I'm very happy to be back," Đoàn Văn Hậu posted on his personal Facebook after the match on December 3rd.

After 25 months of injury, Vietnam's number one left-back was coach Mano Polking named in the starting lineup for the match where CAHN faced Buriram United. Throughout the 90 minutes, Văn Hậu played aggressively and fiercely, just like the image fans are familiar with.

Facing a strong Buriram attack, he showed confidence and repeatedly neutralized dangerous offensive moves. The former Hanoi FC player demonstrated solid defensive skills thanks to good anticipation and readiness to engage in key moments on the field. Beyond defense, Văn Hậu actively participated in ball development situations. Despite over two years without playing, the 26-year-old still showed accurate passing ability.

Văn Hậu’s impressive return received much positive praise, not only from experts and domestic fans but also from regional media outlets.

The defender’s comeback is a gift for CAHN — those who have patiently waited for Văn Hậu’s recovery. Based on his performance throughout 90 minutes at Chang Arena, Văn Hậu is likely to earn coach Mano Polking’s trust in competing for a starting spot in CAHN’s defense, where the team has many quality players.

Moreover, this is good news for coach Kim Sang Sik and the Vietnam national team. If he maintains good condition until next March, when the final round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers takes place, Văn Hậu could fully return to the national team after more than three years away.

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