Thai public opinion is completely dissatisfied after Voi Voi’s recent home defeat against China in the opening match of the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup. Coach Alexandre Polking is at risk of being fired, despite having been fired. Helped the Golden Pagoda football team win two AFF Cup titles.
If Thailand says goodbye to the German-Brazilian strategist, it will have to look for a qualified coach to help the country’s football develop even more strongly. Many famous figures have been targeted, including former captain of the Vietnam national team, Park Hang-seo.
The Korean coach has brought many successes to Vietnamese football.
Recently, Thailand’s Khaosod website confirmed that Coach Park Hang-seo has given the “green light” to lead the War Elephants in the near future. Specifically, the Golden Temple newspaper published information translated by Soha:
“Coach Park Hang-seo recently confirmed his ability to negotiate to lead the Thai team. The Korean military leader expressed his willingness to sit at the negotiating table if there is a suitable offer and team building plan.
Coach Park Hang-seo is the one who changed the face of Vietnamese football when he helped the Vietnamese team rank above Thailand in the FIFA rankings, win the 2018 AFF Cup championship, enter the third qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup, and quarterfinals. Asian Cup 2019. At the U23 level, he twice won the SEA Games gold medal with U23 Vietnam.”
Thai experts evaluate that coach Park Hang-seo’s typical defensive style is suitable for Southeast Asian teams, including Thailand. In the match against China, coach Polking’s team controlled the ball and finished more, but in the end they failed bitterly.
Duong Quang | 20:40 November 17, 2023
