Why has Hanoi FC declined?

TPO - Constant substitutions but inconsistent results show that Hanoi FC's problems are not just about the head coach position.

When key players decline in form, Hanoi FC is no longer the same team.

On September 16th, Hanoi FC officially announced the departure of Japanese coach Makoto Teguramori. The decision came shortly after the team, owned by Mr. Hien, was eliminated by The Cong Viettel from the LPBank Securities National Cup 2025/26.

This scenario was predicted early on, as Hanoi FC is struggling in both the LPBank V.League 1-2025/26, their most important competition this year. After 3 matches, Hanoi FC has only managed to secure a single point thanks to a 0-0 draw with HAGL.

In the fourth round this weekend, Hanoi will face The Cong Viettel again, and perhaps their top leadership will have to take action to halt the team's downward spiral.

Hanoi's decline has actually been ongoing for many years, evidenced by the instability on the coaching bench. In less than three years, they have changed more coaches than in the previous ten years.

Hanoi cannot rely on Van Quyet forever.

Furthermore, long-time figures associated with Hanoi FC's most successful period also left for various reasons. In terms of personnel, Chairman Hien's team failed to retain iconic stars, from Nguyen Quang Hai to Doan Van Hau, Dinh Trong, Bui Hoang Viet Anh… Despite spending a lot of money, the foreign players Hanoi FC brought in did not perform effectively.

With players like Van Quyet, Do Hung Dung, and more recently Thanh Chung experiencing a decline in form or nearing the end of their careers, Hanoi FC has lost its dominant position in the V-League.

From a "kingdom" that once dominated the V-League, Chairman Hien's team is facing a very unpredictable future. Following the departure of coach Makoto, it cannot be ruled out that Hanoi FC will continue to experience further personnel changes.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/vi-sao-clb-ha-noi-sa-sut-post1778749.tpo