Coach Troussier returns to France on leave, returning to Hanoi on February 23

The Vietnamese team led by coach Troussier was temporarily disbanded and ended the 2023 Asian Cup with results that were not as good as expected.

Coach Troussier and his team were eliminated in the group stage with three consecutive losses. Coach Troussier frankly admitted that "the initial goal that the team set was to pass the group stage or at least win one match, but we did not achieve it. We have to accept that. Because of course, in the end, we play football to get results."

Coach Troussier and assistant Hoang Bach

Currently, domestic football tournaments have been suspended so that clubs can celebrate Lunar New Year 2024. The players have also returned home to reunite with their families.

Before saying goodbye to his students, Coach Troussier said: " Now I want you to look back at what you have shown, what you have tried so hard to achieve the goal of victory or how we won. My wish is that when you return, you will look back and re-evaluate what we have done. I believe that although we lost, we learned a lot. My wish is that when you return, you will look back and re-evaluate what we have done. Of course, we never stop. We will continue to improve and carry out the next task, which is the second qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup."

He believes in the players: “There is one thing I want to share with you. Of course we failed, but I always feel that everyone tries to improve every day. You can say we are unlucky. Because if the team just needed a more positive result, then we would think differently. Because we have tried so hard, tried, had positivity, then the failure makes everyone feel somewhat lacking. We all understand that a positive result will give you more confidence. But of course we have to accept that we have not had that. I always urge you that we try to do it, we play but in the end the team loses.

We will refocus in March towards two matches against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With the baggage we have experienced, how do we make up for what we need in terms of results, that we will achieve in March.

For those who compete, it is necessary to maintain their physical condition. For those who do not play much, do not worry because it is not because you are not good. It is simply my choice, depending on the situation and the situation. I hope you maintain your motivation. Because the national team needs you at any time. I want to reiterate that I believe you will bring me pride. Because you always strive and want to bring good things to this team. Your efforts will make the audience see a positive image of Vietnamese football in general and from there, we will continue to build. For the older players in the team with a lot of experience, I hope that before the match, when in the locker room, you will pass on your experience, encourage your teammates with less experience, thereby making up for what is lacking, creating strength for the team.

Because the break of V-League 2023 - 2024 is still long and he is alone in Vietnam, during the Lunar New Year 2024, Coach Troussier went to France for vacation, visiting his family. He will return to Hanoi on February 23, so he will not be able to watch V-League restart with round 9 on February 17 and 18. However, he may attend round 10, witnessing the match between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City at Hang Day Stadium on February 24.

The Vietnamese team is expected to regroup in mid-March, preparing for the away match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium against Indonesia on March 21 in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup. In the second leg, coach Troussier and his team will meet this opponent at My Dinh Stadium on March 26.

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