In the latest report of Vietnamese media "soha", the French famous coach Troussier is going to take over the coaching of the Vietnam national team, replacing the South Korean coach Park Hang-wook. The two sides are said to have signed a three-year contract. The coach, who led the Japanese team at the World Cup in France, has coached all over Asia and has been in charge of Zhejiang Greentown and Shenzhen. Troussier is known for his expertise in youth player development, while Vietnamese soccer has also shown an upward trend in recent years, especially after successfully beating China in their last 12 matches.
In addition to the national team, Troussier will also be in charge of Vietnam's national Olympic team in preparation for its debut in the Asian Olympic qualifiers. The Vietnam Football Association (VFA) is particularly optimistic about his ability to develop young players, hoping that he can tap more potential players and stockpile talent for the future of the national team. It is worth mentioning that the coach, who takes care of both teams, is paid only 420,000 yuan a year. In contrast, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) offers coaches an annual salary of up to 1 million to 2 million dollars, or about 10 million yuan. In my opinion, Troussier certainly meets the CFA's selection criteria. He has a wealth of experience in Asian soccer and a good understanding of the technical characteristics of domestic players. However, the FA leaders have reservations about him joining the club, believing that a better coach can be found. Nonetheless, top coaches, including Paulo Bento and Queiroz, are reluctant to coach the national team, even if they are well paid. In contrast, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has been more pragmatic. They hired Troussier at a lower cost, aiming to improve the national team and its young players. In the selection process, the Vietnam Football Association focuses more on practical needs rather than blindly pursuing high-level coaches. As a result, Vietnamese soccer is expected to make a qualitative leap, while Chinese soccer still seems to be wandering in a daze. Now that Troussier is officially in charge of the Vietnam national team, the power gap between China and Vietnam seems to be widening further, because Vietnamese soccer is always on the right path while Chinese soccer is in a predicament of self-denial.
