Starting from 11 September, SHB Da Nang have returned to training in preparation for the Viet Nam's top-tier V-League 2020 which is set to resume on 26 September after a near two-month suspension due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

​SHB DN players return to training on the Hoa Xuan Stadium

The club's players have been working on their skills and fitness individually over the past nearly two months thanks to challenges and drills provided by their coaches.

However, under the latest relaxations of social distancing restrictions in Da Nang, local footballers are able to train together collectively for the first time since the second wave of Covid-19 infections hit the city in late July.

In addition, the Hoa Xuan Stadium has been allowed to reopen so local football players can attend outdoor training in order to gain required level of fitness and improve their skills.

Chairman of the SHB DN Club Bui Xuan Hoa said after the municipal government announced a further easing of the city's restrictions from 0am on 11 September, the club has allowed its out-of-city players to visit home. It is considered a psychological therapy to help them relieve stress and gradually find necessary excitement when returning to training and playing.

He added that all SHB players have swung back into action, except for midfielder A Mit due to his long-term injuries.

Mr Hoa noted the SHB Da Nang Sports Joint Stock Company has recently asked for permission from the Da Nang authorities to reorganise league matches on the Hoa Xuan Stadium. Of them, the earliest match between SHB DN and Hai Phong will take place on 26 September.

By NGUYEN AN - Translated by M.D