HANOI (VNS) — Midfielder Nguyen Thanh Hai of V-League Dong Tam Long An will have to rest till the end of the season.

Hai suffered a dislocated shoulder after a clash with Hoang Van Binh of Binh Duong in a V-League match last weekend.

Doctors said the 26-year-old needed surgery and would return to action next year.

Hai is one of key players of Dong Tam Long An who are sitting near the bottom of the ranking table.

He played eight out of 10 matches and scored one goal. — VNS