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MEF - 2002 World Cup
Japan manager Philippe Troussier is on the brink of sealing a deal to take
charge of Qatar national team, this has been reported today in capital
Doha.
Current manager, another Frenchman, Pierre Lechantre is being linked with
a possible move to United Arab Emirates outfits Al-Wasl of Dubai,
following humiliating defeats in friendly home outings at the hands of
Egypt and AC Milan.
“Until this very moment, nothing is concrete, but things are being
undergone in a positive manner,” Troussier was quoted as saying to the
local press media today.
“I am personally interested with the Qatari offer,” he added. “They
have serious aspirations to build a competitive side for the 2006 World
Cup qualifiers, and I strongly believe that the side who are currently at
the 6th or 7th spot on the FIFA rankings in Asia have firm chances to make
it to the finals in Germany.
“Admittedly, challenge is already in front of all of us, that’s why I
am interested in the offer.
“What I need to making sure of, at this stage of the negotiations, is
the ability to dictate my own plans at every level of the job here. I am
willing to put my experience at the disposal of the squad and we are all
hopeful only good things are lying ahead of us,” concluded the Frenchman
who coached Japan in their first-ever World Cup venture last summer. |
