Thanh Hóa receives a fresh shock ahead of the final V.League round

Thanh Hóa FC continues to suffer squad losses as they lose more key players before their away match at SHB Đà Nẵng in the final round of V.League 2025/26.

Thanh Hóa FC will enter the final round of V.League 2025/26 with considerable concerns about their squad as they continue to lose important players. Although they have already secured their survival goal early, the team from Thanh Hóa still wants to end the season with a positive result during their away trip to SHB Đà Nẵng. However, the personnel puzzle is becoming a major challenge for coach Mai Xuân Hợp.

The most notable loss comes from midfielder Odiljon Abdurakhmanov. The Kyrgyzstan star has been called up to the national team during the FIFA Days and had to leave the club before the season ended. This is also the first time in over two years that Odil returns to his home country's national team jersey, so he could not turn down this opportunity. The recent match against Ninh Bình was also the last time the midfielder born in 1996 wore the Thanh Hóa shirt before seeking a new destination in his career.

Not only missing Odil, Thanh Hóa also lost Doãn Ngọc Tân due to suspension after a direct red card in the previous round. This experienced midfielder has also completed his farewell to the team to prepare to join Thể Công Viettel. Meanwhile, striker Nguyễn Văn Tùng suffered a muscle tear injury and is expected to be out for nearly a month. The consecutive losses have significantly affected Thanh Hóa's squad depth in the final stage of the season.

Nevertheless, the coaching staff of the Thanh Hóa team remains optimistic. Coach Mai Xuân Hợp stated: "We think that the lack of personnel is a big impact, but it is not without solutions. Thanh Hóa has been short of squad depth throughout the whole year, not just now. I have replacement plans and want to achieve a good result to thank the fans."

In fact, Thanh Hóa has become accustomed to managing with a depleted squad throughout the season. Under the guidance of coach Mai Xuân Hợp, the team has maintained the necessary stability to secure their survival early. Therefore, the final match no longer carries much pressure in terms of points for the representatives from Thanh Hóa.

In contrast to Thanh Hóa's comfort, SHB Đà Nẵng is entering a match of life-and-death importance. The team from the Han River still faces the risk of direct relegation and needs a win to decide their own fate. In that context, the encounter at Tam Kỳ stadium promises to be very tense, as one side wants to end the season on a high note, while the other must fight to keep their place in V.League.