SportsTalk March 27th: In the fourth round of the World Cup Asian Qualifiers, Vietnam lost 0-3 at home to Indonesia and suffered three consecutive losses in the group stage. In the previous World Cup qualifying match, Vietnam lost 0-1 away to Indonesia. After the game, the Vietnam Football Association issued an announcement announcing the dismissal of national team coach Troussier. The announcement is as follows:
On March 26, 2024 On the evening of the same day, after the Vietnam national team played the second leg of the second round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers with the Indonesian national team, the Vietnam Football Association and head coach Troussier had a meeting to discuss his role as the Vietnam national team and Vietnam U23. He also discussed his work as the head coach of the national team. During the meeting, the Vietnam Football Association and Troussier agreed to terminate the contract starting from March 26, 2024.
Head coach Troussier expressed his gratitude to Vietnamese players, clubs, Vietnam Football Association and fans for their active support and help. He also apologized to Vietnamese fans because the national team’s results did not meet expectations.
For Troussier, the Vietnam Football Association recognized his contribution in the past time, and he has always been highly responsible Attitude and professionalism at work. The Vietnam Football Association wishes him and his family good health and happiness.
The Vietnam Football Association apologizes to domestic football fans in Vietnam because the Vietnamese national team has failed to achieve the goals set in the past time . At the same time, the Vietnam Football Association hopes that fans will continue to trust and support Vietnamese football and the national team.
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Currently, the Vietnamese team has 3 points from 4 games, 1 win and 3 losses, ranking third in Group F behind Iraq (12 points) and Indonesia (7 points). In addition, the Vietnamese team lost all three games in the previous Asian Cup group stage.
