VietNamNet Bridge – Defender Dang Van Toi of Viet Nam’s U20 team has been ruled out of the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup after inuring an ankle during training in South Korea for the tournament.

Defender Dang Van Toi. — Photo sohacdn.com

The team’s training staff said he will be sidelined for at least three weeks.

Earlier, Bui Tien Dung and Truong Van Thai Quy were also rulked out through injury.

Without Toi, Viet Nam have only six defenders in their squad.

Coach Hoang Anh Tuan will soon choose a player to replace Toi.

Viet Nam are in group E for the tournament, which will begin on May 20 with the final scheduled for June 11, alongside France, Honduras and New Zealand.

Viet Nam will meet New Zealand on May 22, France on May 25 and face Honduras three days later. 

VNS