Can "Hudson" speak out? He opens up after Thailand's national team remains unbeaten in 10 matches, nearing the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.
On 17 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Anthony Hudson, coach of Thailand's national team, spoke candidly at the press conference before the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup semi-final between Thailand, ranked 94th in the world, and Singapore, ranked 148th.
Thailand is close to reaching the 2026 ASEAN Cup final after winning the first leg 3-1 away against Singapore on Saturday, 15 Aug 2026 GMT+7. Additionally, Anthony Hudson remains unbeaten in his last 10 matches coaching the "War Elephants," with 8 wins and 2 draws.
However, Anthony Hudson admitted that the Thailand national team has yet to receive the credit it deserves and continues to face criticism. He said, "Regarding the criticism directed at me throughout my time with the Thailand national team, honestly, it hasn't affected me much."
"But there is something I feel disappointed and saddened about for the players. In every camp, I believe they deserve credit and positive recognition because everyone works very hard and deserves acknowledgment."
"As for my playing style in the past 2-3 camps, the group of players and context have varied. This is yet another new group. Based on statistics, I feel we have performed amazingly and impressively by reaching the semi-finals."
"In the first game against Singapore, we still weren't good enough in ball control stability and aggressive play. That's my responsibility to improve. This camp includes 6-7 new players, some under pressure, but after this, I believe everyone will ease that pressure."
"Finally, regarding the match against Singapore, we must acknowledge that Singapore has become stronger and developed significantly, backed by a huge fan base. Looking back, they handled Indonesia and Vietnam very well. For me, I am still disappointed that we could have scored 1-2 more goals in the last game."
"When motivating the players, I remain myself. I try to talk and inspire them to prepare their bodies and minds, play intensely, and be brave in offense and defense. The most important thing is to encourage the players to be courageous. In this, I fulfill the role I want, trying to motivate them throughout the competition."
Tuesday, 18 Aug 2026 GMT+7
20:00 – Thailand vs. Singapore (Rajamangala Stadium)
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