The reason why the main attacker Thanh Thúy had to withdraw from competition in Japan is now clear.

During the round 8 match of the Japanese National Volleyball Championship on November 2nd, attacker Trần Thị Thanh Thúy was missing from Gunma Green Wings' lineup, worrying supporters.

After a 3-0 victory against the strong opponent Kurobe Aqua Fairies in round 7, Gunma Green Wings faced a major change when Vietnamese main attacker Trần Thị Thanh Thúy unexpectedly did not appear on the registered roster for the rematch in round 8. According to Japanese media, the reason is that she has a knee injury and is not physically ready to play.

In the November 2nd match, despite Gunma's best efforts, they lost to Kurobe 2-3. This result dropped them to ninth place in the standings. The absence of Thanh Thúy, who scored 12 points in the previous win, left a significant gap in the team's attacking structure.

According to the latest information, Thanh Thúy suffered a calf muscle strain before the round 8 match. The coaching staff decided not to register her for the game. It is known that the condition is not too serious. Previously, Thanh Thúy had not missed any matches and was leading the team in points as Gunma stood fifth after 7 rounds.

Thanh Thúy’s absence forced the Gunma Green Wings coaching staff to adjust their tactics and strengthen other attacking options, but the results have not met expectations. The team’s coach also admitted that missing a key player disrupted their rhythm during crucial moments.

Regarding Thanh Thúy, Vietnamese fans and the national women’s volleyball team coaching staff are closely monitoring her condition since the SEA Games 33 in Thailand is just over a month away.