Set Date for Công Phượng's Return to the Field

Trường Tươi Đồng Nai has just delivered great news to fans by announcing that striker Nguyễn Công Phượng is likely to make his comeback this week.

According to the published schedule, Trường Tươi Đồng Nai will face Khánh Hòa at 18:00 on January 31, 2026, at Bình Phước stadium. This is considered a highly anticipated milestone because Công Phượng has been absent since the start of the season due to injury and is expected to return in this match.

Since the beginning of the 2025/26 season, Công Phượng has mainly focused on recovery, causing him to miss the early phase with Đồng Nai and the chance to rejoin the Vietnam national team during the June 2025 training camp. However, positive signs have emerged as the Nghe An-born forward has resumed normal training and integrated with the team’s regimen recently.

The upcoming match against Khánh Hòa (16 points) is pivotal for Đồng Nai (17 points) as both teams fiercely compete for the championship. Đồng Nai aims to secure first place for direct promotion, avoiding the play-offs like last season. Given the match’s significance, the return of their star player Công Phượng is a major boost for Đồng Nai.

Beyond professional expectations, Công Phượng also generates significant off-field impact. On his 31st birthday, he posted an inspiring message about his football journey on social media, quickly attracting tens of thousands of interactions, showing his strong appeal even after a period of silence due to injury.

Unless there are last-minute changes, his return in the match against Khánh Hòa will be a vital momentum for Trường Tươi Đồng Nai’s comeback phase and will mark a new chapter for Công Phượng in the 2025/2026 season.

As one of the most remarkable players in Vietnamese football, Công Phượng has experienced many memorable milestones from youth levels to the national team, including four stints abroad. After returning to play for Đồng Nai and helping the team secure runner-up last season, his upcoming return is seen as a key boost for the blue-shirt team’s promotion ambitions this season.