Troussier wants to be Aussie coach
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July 9, 2010, Friday
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FORMER Japan coach Philippe Troussier has put himself forward for the vacant Australia job after missing out on the post three years ago.
Australian media reported yesterday that the Frenchman would be open to talks, despite former Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen considered by many as the front-runner to land the role.
"I am still open if they want to discuss it with me," Troussier told the Daily Telegraph newspaper, adding that he would blood young players at January's Asian Cup in Qatar.
"It is a transition phase for Australia because some of the key players will be retired by the next World Cup so it's time to start a new process.
"I know this kind of process because I did it with Japan for four years (from 1998-2002)."
The 55-year-old, who took co-hosts Japan to the last 16 of the World Cup eight years ago, lost out to Dutchman Pim Verbeek for the Australia job in 2007.
Verbeek stepped down after Australia was knocked out of the World Cup in the group stages despite holding Ghana 1-1 and beating Serbia 2-1 but after being thumped 0-4 by Germany in its opener.
"The Asian Cup is a great chance to give opportunities to the younger players," Troussier added.
"I would focus on the good young players and possibly take the under-21 team to Qatar."
"It's important to start a strong local process because (Australia) have strong potential and the A-League is a strong league," he said.
"Also, European clubs will be reluctant to release players in January. I know that from experience."
Australia was believed to have approached England coach Fabio Capello and made overtures to former Barcelona and current Galatasaray boss Frank Rijkaard.
Australian media reported yesterday that the Frenchman would be open to talks, despite former Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen considered by many as the front-runner to land the role.
"I am still open if they want to discuss it with me," Troussier told the Daily Telegraph newspaper, adding that he would blood young players at January's Asian Cup in Qatar.
"It is a transition phase for Australia because some of the key players will be retired by the next World Cup so it's time to start a new process.
"I know this kind of process because I did it with Japan for four years (from 1998-2002)."
The 55-year-old, who took co-hosts Japan to the last 16 of the World Cup eight years ago, lost out to Dutchman Pim Verbeek for the Australia job in 2007.
Verbeek stepped down after Australia was knocked out of the World Cup in the group stages despite holding Ghana 1-1 and beating Serbia 2-1 but after being thumped 0-4 by Germany in its opener.
"The Asian Cup is a great chance to give opportunities to the younger players," Troussier added.
"I would focus on the good young players and possibly take the under-21 team to Qatar."
"It's important to start a strong local process because (Australia) have strong potential and the A-League is a strong league," he said.
"Also, European clubs will be reluctant to release players in January. I know that from experience."
Australia was believed to have approached England coach Fabio Capello and made overtures to former Barcelona and current Galatasaray boss Frank Rijkaard.
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