Brazilian coach delivers unfortunate news about Đình Bắc

Coach Mano Polking disclosed less positive news regarding forward Nguyễn Đình Bắc after CAHN's win against Tampines Rovers in the Shopee Cup.

CAHN concluded their Shopee Cup campaign with a commanding 6-1 win over Tampines Rovers in the final match of Group A. However, the team's joy was somewhat dampened by notable news concerning striker Nguyễn Đình Bắc.

Specifically, during the post-match press conference, Coach Mano Polking stated that the 2004-born player suffered an injury during the warm-up before kickoff. This was why he was unable to participate in the match.

The Brazilian tactician shared: "Đình Bắc got injured at the last moment, which is why he didn’t play today. I also rested seven regular starters; the substitutes performed well, giving me a pleasant dilemma when choosing players."

At present, the extent of Đình Bắc's injury remains unclear, but it is undoubtedly a significant concern for CAHN, especially as the team is about to enter a period of congested fixtures. If he cannot reach peak fitness soon, the Nghệ An native will likely be sidelined for some time, forcing Coach Mano Polking to reconsider his options for the left wing position.

During the match against Ninh Bình FC last weekend, Đình Bắc was brought on in the 76th minute and still managed to make a positive impact. This indicates that the 22-year-old player has maintained consistent form, continuing his impressive performance from the 2026 U23 Asian Championship finals held last month.

After a standout year playing for Vietnam's U23 team, Đình Bắc has increasingly established his status and attracted considerable attention from experts and fans alike. The 2004-born player has been a key figure in the team’s successful campaigns, contributing significantly to memorable achievements such as the U23 Southeast Asia Championship title, the gold medal at SEA Games 33, and most recently, third place at the 2026 U23 Asian Championship finals.

In Saudi Arabia, Đình Bắc continued to impress by scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists. These remarkable displays helped him surpass many strong contenders to claim the top scorer award, making history as the first Southeast Asian player to achieve this feat at the U23 Asian Championship.