The leadership of the Football Federation of Uzbekistan has decided to retain the current coaching staff led by Fabio Cannavaro, who will continue to work with the national team at least until the 2027 Asian Cup.
Leadership Decision and Reasons
Despite criticism from some fans following recent matches, the federation decided not to change the coaching staff. It is assumed that the reason for this choice is the desire for long-term development of the team. It is also noted that bringing in Cannavaro and his team was a major project requiring significant financial investment.
Assessment of the Coach's Work
Since Cannavaro has been working with the Uzbekistan national team for less than a year, the federation considers it premature to make a final assessment of his performance based only on initial results. Now, the main test for the Italian specialist will be participation in the Asian Cup, where it will be determined whether he can raise the level of the Uzbekistan national team.
Rivals at the Asian Cup
In the upcoming tournament, the Uzbekistan national team will face competition from several strong teams, including traditional favorites: Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, and Australia. Additionally, Jordan and Iraq are strengthening their positions in the tournament.
Comments on Recent Matches
Previously, sports commentator Mirzakhim Tukhthamirzaev analyzed the Uzbekistan national team's 1:3 defeat to DR Congo in an article for Podrobno.uz. He also assessed Fabio Cannavaro's work and explained why the team could not score points in the debut World Cup.
