Receiving criticism for his near-disastrous debut with the Thai team, what did coach Hudson say?

Despite receiving much criticism after his debut match on the evening of November 13, coach Anthony Hudson still expressed optimism, affirming that he will help the Thai team defeat Sri Lanka in the upcoming 2027 Asian Cup qualifying match.

Thai newspaper criticizes coach Anthony Hudson: Almost had a disastrous debut

On the evening of November 13, the Thai team faced Singapore in a friendly match at Thammasat Stadium. This was also the first match for American coach Anthony Hudson since he took over the Thai team, replacing coach Masatada Ishii. Despite having home field advantage and fielding almost the best lineup, the "War Elephants" had to work very hard to win 3-2. Sarach Yooyen, Theerathon Bunmathan and Seksan were the players who scored for the Thai team. On the opposite side, Kweh scored a double for the Singapore team.

Chanathip Songkrasin started the day the Thai team struggled to defeat Singapore 3-2 in a friendly match on the evening of November 13.

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The unconvincing performance caused the Thai team to receive a lot of criticism from fans and media in this country. Khaosod commented: “Coach Anthony Hudson almost had a disastrous debut as head coach of the Thai national team. In terms of score, we were the winners. However, this result clearly made Thai fans unhappy, especially when looking at the team's performance in both halves. The connection between the midfield and the forwards was not good, causing us to not have any special coordination in 90 minutes. Not only that, the defense also conceded 2 goals easily, in the same scenario. If the Singapore team had taken advantage of the opportunities in the final minutes of the match, coach Anthony Hudson could have received a bitter defeat.”

Meanwhile, Siamsport commented: “The Thai team had a difficult start with coach Anthony Hudson. In a short period of time, it is clear that coach Anthony Hudson cannot immediately bring a difference in the playing style of the Thai team. What coach Anthony Hudson does is just try to boost the team's spirit, like his predecessor, Mr. Masatada Ishii, did. If he does not improve quickly, the Thai team will certainly face many difficulties in the upcoming away match to Sri Lanka.”

Coach Anthony Hudson is under pressure to quickly help the Thai team change their playing style.

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Coach Anthony Hudson is confident and determined to win 3 points in the match against Sri Lanka.

Despite receiving continuous criticism, coach Anthony Hudson still expressed optimism in the post-match press conference: "No matter how the performance is, the Thai team still achieved the result as planned, which is victory. We hope this victory will help the players gain more confidence, especially when Thailand is about to enter the away match with Sri Lanka."

The British coach also did not forget to mention the difficulties that the Thai team is facing: "As you know, we only have two to three days to prepare. However, the coaching staff has worked hard, trying to create unity for the players to help them focus on the main goals. Obviously, losing two goals in this match can be the result of hasty preparation.

In the first half, many key players were physically exhausted and tired, which prevented them from reaching their full potential. Substitutions were made in the second half to increase fitness and help the players regain their form. After this match, we will have time to review all the mistakes, including the defense, to improve in the remaining time.

Coach Anthony Hudson remains optimistic despite receiving much criticism

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After the victory over Singapore, the Thai team will continue to train at Thammasat Stadium. Coach Anthony Hudson will then finalize the squad before the team travels to Sri Lanka, playing away in the 5th round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers (November 18). This is a very important match for the “War Elephants”, directly affecting their ability to participate in the Asian Finals in 2027.

Coach Anthony Hudson was cautious when talking about the upcoming squad: "We will discuss and carefully evaluate every position in the upcoming match. The Thai team must be ready, because our goal is nothing other than 3 points."

“I am very sorry about the injury of Supachai Jaided, an excellent and impressive player. He has been training very well. Losing him this time is a big shock. We will have to wait and see how the injury progresses. But if it is serious, we will have to call a replacement. Regarding Jude Bell (who is playing in England), he is a new player and needs to adapt. Meanwhile, the veteran players of Thailand are still excellent, especially Theerathon Bunmathan,” added the Thai coach.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhan-chi-trich-vi-suyt-ra-mat-tham-hoa-cung-doi-thai-lan-hlv-hudson-noi-gi-185251113223416938.htm