Goalkeeper Bùi Tiến Dũng brings the best news for the fans

Following an extended period sidelined by a shoulder injury, goalkeeper Bùi Tiến Dũng is back in training with SHB Đà Nẵng, prepared to reappear at a key moment in the V.League 2025/26.

As an indispensable pillar in the team's goal, Bùi Tiến Dũng played a vital role in helping SHB Đà Nẵng avoid relegation last season, notably with an outstanding performance against Bình Phước in the play-off match. This season, the 1997-born keeper has maintained consistent form by starting in 4 consecutive matches, including 3 V.League games and 1 National Cup match.

However, just as he was hitting top form, Bùi Tiến Dũng unexpectedly suffered a shoulder injury during training before the match against PVF-CAND. This incident forced him to miss nearly a month of competition, absent from matches versus PVF-CAND, Becamex TP.HCM, and Hà Nội FC. During this period, SHB Đà Nẵng managed only 5 points from 6 rounds and lost all 3 home games, a record that disappointed coach Lê Đức Tuấn.

The coach admitted: “The absence of goalkeeper Bùi Tiến Dũng disrupted the connection between the defense and the attacking lines. We have been struggling to organize our defense.” Statistics show that in the 3 matches without Bùi Tiến Dũng, SHB Đà Nẵng conceded 5 goals — a clear indication of his impact.

Although young goalkeeper Văn Biểu was given the chance to start, experts believe he has yet to fill the void left by his senior, especially in commanding the defense and reacting to dangerous situations.

Good news arrived for SHB Đà Nẵng during the V.League break as Bùi Tiến Dũng has fully recovered. The 28-year-old goalkeeper is in excellent condition and ready to return for the away match against Thể Công Viettel.

His comeback is expected to bring stability to the defense and boost the entire team's confidence as they navigate through this challenging period. With his form and extensive experience, the Thanh goalkeeper promises to continue being SHB Đà Nẵng’s "steel shield" for the rest of the season.