BREAKING: Thái Sơn suffers a severe injury, missing the ASEAN Cup 2026

According to Bongdaplus, midfielder Nguyễn Thái Sơn has torn his knee ligament. It is highly probable he will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season.

On the evening of February 1st at Hàng Đẫy Stadium, the club CAHN and Ninh Bình delivered a high-class football spectacle with a 3-2 victory in favor of the home team at Hàng Đẫy. Beyond the battle for the top spot, the match attracted special attention from fans due to the presence of national team stars.

However, an unfortunate incident occurred. After a non-contact moment, midfielder Nguyễn Thái Sơn — U23 Vietnam national team player newly signed by Ninh Bình — suddenly fell to the ground, clutching his leg in pain and had to be stretchered off.

And according to the latest update from Bongdaplus, the 2003-born midfielder has a serious knee injury and is very likely to be sidelined for the entire 2025/26 season.

"According to the medical team’s diagnosis, the U23 Vietnam midfielder suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in his knee, requiring surgery soon,"reported Bongdaplus.

In this match, Thái Sơn was brought on by Spanish coach Gerard Albadalejo at the start of the second half. Although his playing time was limited, he delivered a fairly impressive performance.

Thái Sơn’s early injury after joining Ninh Bình is definitely a significant blow to the Hoa Lư capital club. Previously, the club announced the successful signings of Thái Sơn along with Lê Văn Thuận and Nguyễn Ngọc Mỹ, viewing this as a strategic move to build a young, talented, and deep squad.

Moreover, Thái Sơn’s inability to play will also impact the Vietnamese national team in the near future. Currently, he is considered one of the most promising young midfielders under coach Kim Sang Sik.