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Thai national team coach, Masatada Ishii. Photo: taken from X/Changsuek_TH
jpnn.com – Does Masatada Ishii have the same fate as Shin Tae Yong after failing to bring Thailand to win the 2024 AFF Cup?
Thailand under the guidance of Masatada Ishii failed to reach the first podium after losing to Vietnam in the top match.
The War Elephant Team, known as the giants of Southeast Asia, lost 3-5 on aggregate.
This failure is in the spotlight considering that Thailand has won the AFF Cup in the previous two editions, namely 2020 and 2022.
No wonder, Masatada Ishii’s future has become a topic of discussion, especially since Thailand has also been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
However, the President of the Football Federation of Thailand (FAT) Nualphan Lamsan or popularly known as Madam Pang confirmed that he still believes in the plans of the former Buriram United coach.
“That (future plan, ed) is something I can’t share with anyone yet,” Madam Pang was reported as saying Thairath.
Madam Pang still appreciates Thailand’s struggle in the 2024 AFF Cup, especially since they came with many young players in the team.
Does Masatada Ishii have the same fate as Shin Tae Yong after failing to bring Thailand to win the 2024 AFF Cup?
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