Coach Troussier (right) shakes hands with Indonesian colleague Shin Tae-yong before the match in round four of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round – Asia region, at My Dinh Stadium on the evening of March 26.
Coach Troussier (right) shakes hands with Indonesian colleague Shin Tae-yong before the match in round four of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round – Asia region, at My Dinh Stadium on the evening of March 26.
The 0-1 defeat at Bung Karno Indonesia Stadium on March 21 put pressure on Coach Troussier.
The 0-1 defeat at Bung Karno Indonesia Stadium on March 21 put pressure on Coach Troussier.
Without making any difference in gameplay, Vietnam let Indonesia open the score in the 9th minute, when naturalized defender Jay Idzes jumped high to head in from a corner kick.
Without making any difference in gameplay, Vietnam let Indonesia open the score in the 9th minute, when naturalized defender Jay Idzes jumped high to head in from a corner kick.
Coach Troussier and his colleagues were stunned on the training bench.
In this match, he still arranged defenders with poor height like Bui Tien Dung or Phan Tuan Tai – who missed a header leading to the only goal lost in Indonesia’s away trip last week.
Coach Troussier and his colleagues were stunned on the training bench.
In this match, he still arranged defenders with poor height like Bui Tien Dung or Phan Tuan Tai – who missed a header leading to the only goal lost in Indonesia’s away trip last week.
A rare moment when coach Troussier left the training bench and rushed to the sideline to urge the Vietnamese players.
A rare moment when coach Troussier left the training bench and rushed to the sideline to urge the Vietnamese players.
The French strategist has been criticized many times for not showing enthusiasm in directing and rarely shouting during matches, different from the style of his predecessor Park Hang-seo.
The French strategist has been criticized many times for not showing enthusiasm in directing and rarely shouting during matches, different from the style of his predecessor Park Hang-seo.
Coach Troussier’s instructions did not seem to have much effect in this match.
When the first half ended, the camera also caught him walking silently into the tunnel, even though he was next to the players – who were disappointed and confused because they were two goals ahead.
Coach Troussier’s instructions did not seem to have much effect in this match.
When the first half ended, the camera also caught him walking silently into the tunnel, even though he was next to the players – who were disappointed and confused because they were two goals ahead.
In the stands, many Vietnamese fans carried banners demanding Coach Troussier leave.
Since taking office in February 2023, the French coach has led Vietnamese teams through 14 matches, including 10 losses and four wins – the lowest among foreign coaches who have ever led the team.
In the stands, many Vietnamese fans carried banners demanding Coach Troussier leave.
Since taking office in February 2023, the French coach has led Vietnamese teams through 14 matches, including 10 losses and four wins – the lowest among foreign coaches who have ever led the team.
The opposition to Coach Troussier also comes from the way he behaves with the media and Vietnamese fans.
Before playing in Indonesia five days ago, the 69-year-old coach bluntly said that up to 80% of Vietnamese fans expected him to fail and be fired.
The opposition to Coach Troussier also comes from the way he behaves with the media and Vietnamese fans.
Before playing in Indonesia five days ago, the 69-year-old coach bluntly said that up to 80% of Vietnamese fans expected him to fail and be fired.
One fan had a banner with the message `Troussier Out`, while others were fed up with the team’s playing style.
One fan had a banner with the message `Troussier Out`, while others were fed up with the team’s playing style.
The Hai Phong Football Fans Association carried many banners asking Coach Troussier to leave, along with messages such as: `Coach Troussier despises Vietnamese fans`, `Coach Troussier lies`, `Coach Troussier
The Hai Phong Football Fans Association carried many banners asking Coach Troussier to leave, along with messages such as: `Coach Troussier despises Vietnamese fans`, `Coach Troussier lies`, `Coach Troussier
On the field, Coach Troussier continued to make adjustments but they were ineffective.
At the end of the match, Vietnam let Sananta concede for the third time.
On the field, Coach Troussier continued to make adjustments but they were ineffective.
At the end of the match, Vietnam let Sananta concede for the third time.
20 years ago, the team lost 0-3 to Indonesia in My Dinh at the AFF Cup.
20 years ago, the team lost 0-3 to Indonesia in My Dinh at the AFF Cup.
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