Australia in 'limbo' without permanent coach as Asian Cup looms
- Melissa Andreatta has left her role as assistant manager of Australia's women's national team to become the head coach of Scotland Women, as announced by the Scottish Football Association.
- Australia's women's national team has been without a permanent head coach for eight months following the departure of Tony Gustavsson after the Paris Olympics.
- Matildas star Steph Catley expressed that players are feeling 'in limbo' without a permanent coach and hope for a decision soon.
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Australia in 'limbo' without permanent coach as Asian Cup looms
MELBOURNE :Australia remain without a permanent coach less than a year before hosting the Women's Asian Cup, leaving players frustrated with a team in "limbo".The World Cup semi-finalists have been coached by interim boss Tom Sermanni since September as Football Australia continues its search for a long-term
Matildas 'in limbo' as search for permanent coach continues
With the 2026 Asian Cup fast approaching, Football Australia is expected to step up its search for a permanent new coach for the Matildas after Steph Catley admitted the side was "in limbo" after 11 matches under interim manager Tom Sermanni.
Matildas coaching question remains unanswered after 2-0 win
Despite their 2-0 win over Korea Republic on Monday night in the second of two friendlies, questions remain over who the next head coach of the Matildas will be. Current coach Tom Sermanni has been in the role for eight months as ‘caretaker’ after the departure of Tony Gustavsson. Throughout that time, Football Australia have been searching for the next person to take charge of the team. Post-game, captain Steph Catley said that it has been diff…
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