Le Van Xuan is seriously injured, it is difficult to play the final of U23 Vietnam vs U23 Thailand

Le Van Xuan had to go to the hospital when the match between U23 Vietnam and Malaysia U23 is not over yet. The defender wearing the number 2 shirt was injured after a collision with an opponent player. The knee of Le Van Xuan’s supporting leg was strongly impacted, at risk of ligament injury.

After the match, coach Park Hang Seo said that the U23 Vietnam coaching staff had to wait for the imaging results to know the exact extent of Le Van Xuan’s injury. However, the Korean leader is not optimistic about this player’s ability to play in the final on May 22.

“Van Xuan was taken to the hospital by ambulance. It takes an imaging test to know for sure, but Van Xuan’s ability to play in the final is a bit difficult.” Coach Park Hang Seo said.

Le Van Xuan is one of the most experienced players of U23 Vietnam. He often plays in the V-League in the shirt of Hanoi FC.

This player is often used by Coach Park Hang Seo as a left-back. However, the Korean leader sometimes island Le Van Xuan to the opposite wing, where he can make forefoot passes. The plan to reverse the position of 2 full-backs Le Van Xuan – Le Van Do was used by coach Park Hang Seo a few times at SEA Games 31 to surprise the opponent’s defense.

The head coach of U23 Vietnam also revealed two names that he might consider putting in the main squad instead of Le Van Xuan in the final. Those are Phan Tuan Tai and Huynh Cong De.

Phan Tuan Tai was the one who was sent to the field by coach Park Hang Seo to replace Le Van Xuan in the match against Malaysia last night. He is a left-footed player and has a knack for being a left-back. Meanwhile, Huynh Cong To is often used in the role of central midfielder.