Very complex injuries

In the second leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final, Xuan Son suffered a serious injury and had to leave the field in the 32nd minute, and was immediately taken to a hospital in Thailand. At the hospital, doctors diagnosed that the Vietnamese national team striker had broken both bones in his right shin, requiring long-term treatment and recovery. According to Xuan Son's wife, when he was admitted to the hospital, Xuan Son was in a lot of pain and had to stay up all night.

On the afternoon of January 6, Xuan Son returned home with the Vietnamese team. However, when his teammates held a celebration ceremony, Xuan Son could not participate. The striker born in 1997 received special care and was then picked up by ambulance at the airport.

Xuân Son vẫn còn rất đau đớn, phải phẫu thuật ngay tối 6.1: Chấn thương rất phức tạp- Ảnh 1. — Xuan Son's parents-in-law and his own family

Xuân Son vẫn còn rất đau đớn, phải phẫu thuật ngay tối 6.1: Chấn thương rất phức tạp- Ảnh 2. — Goodbye before surgery

Xuân Son vẫn còn rất đau đớn, phải phẫu thuật ngay tối 6.1: Chấn thương rất phức tạp- Ảnh 3. — Xuan Son's wife wears her husband's AFF Cup gold medal

Xuan Son went straight to the hospital after returning home, fans shouted his name at the airport

"My leg still hurts a lot, so I can't do many interviews right now. But it's okay, the important thing is that Vietnam is the champion! I think this is the most important and special trophy in my life. Playing for the first time for the Vietnamese team and the home fans, I'm really happy at the moment," Xuan Son shared on his way back home.

Xuân Son vẫn còn rất đau đớn, phải phẫu thuật ngay tối 6.1: Chấn thương rất phức tạp- Ảnh 4. — Xuan Son when arriving at Noi Bai airport on the afternoon of January 6

Xuan Son was taken to the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, VINMEC International General Hospital. This is an excellent Sports Medicine Center, according to the standards of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) - the highest standard system for medical facilities and hospitals providing optimal health care services for Asian football players.

Through ultrasound and X-ray results, doctors assessed Xuan Son's fracture as quite complicated. Therefore, at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, Xuan Son will undergo surgery.

If the surgery is successful, it is expected that Xuan Son will need 5-8 months to fully recover from the injury. At the same time, if he recovers well, the 27-year-old player can return to the field by the end of this year.

The consultation results recorded: "Xuan Son suffered a complex closed fracture of the middle third of the two tibia bones, with a large fragment. Doctors at Vinmec Sports Medicine Center decided on a closed bone fusion surgery method using an intramedullary nail with a pin under the fluoroscopy screen.

This is a minimally invasive surgical solution that helps minimize soft tissue damage and ensures a quick recovery. The surgery is expected to last 1 hour, after which Xuan Son will be transferred to the intensive care unit for monitoring and assessment of his condition."