"Dusakorn" speaks frankly about "Hudson" after the announcement of Thailand's national team for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 (video).
On 14 September 2026, Dusakorn Thonglao, a legendary former Thai national footballer, spoke candidly about Anthony Hudson, the head coach of Thailand's national team, on the Thairath Cheer Thailand program after the announcement of the 23-man squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 in Indonesia, scheduled from 26 September to 5 October 2026.
Anthony Hudson recently faced considerable criticism during the 2026 ASEAN Cup, where Thailand finished as runners-up to Vietnam, especially regarding the team's playing style, despite fielding a less than full-strength squad due to the tournament not aligning with the FIFA calendar.
However, for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, which coincides with a FIFA international window, Anthony Hudson has been able to recall several key players, including Chanathip Songkrasin, Nicholas Mickelson, and Supachok Sarachat, although some stars like Theerathon Bunmathan, Benjamin Davis, and Suphanat Mueanta remain absent due to injury.
Dusakorn Thonglao believes that the goals for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 must be clearly stated by both the Football Association of Thailand and Anthony Hudson, whether the focus is on testing the team, developing new players, or aiming to win the championship to regain public trust.
If the objective is to win the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, Dusakorn reflects on Anthony Hudson’s position as head coach of Thailand, saying, "Every coach’s fate depends on results. If you perform poorly in this tournament, everything must be judged accordingly."
"If your performance is poor and you remain in the role, that may be possible, but can you handle the pressure? Everyone, whether coach or player, is judged by their results. Good results mean continuation; poor results mean accountability."
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