Philippe Troussier wants Australia job
Troussier wants Socceroos job
Posted: 2010-07-08 13:25
Former Japan national team coach Philippe Troussier has reportedly put himself forward for the vacant Socceros job after missing out on the post three years ago.
Australian media reported that the Frenchman would be open to talks, despite former Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen being considered by many as the front-runner to land the role.
"I am still open if they want to discuss it with me," Troussier told The Daily Telegraph, adding that he would blood young players at January's Asian Cup in Qatar.
"It is a transition phase for Australia because some of the key players will be retired by the next World Cup so it's time to start a new process.
"I know this kind of process because I did it with Japan for four years (from 1998-2002)."
The 55-year-old, who took co-host Japan to the last 16 of the World Cup eight years ago, lost out to Pim Verbeek for the Australia job in 2007.
"The Asian Cup is a great chance to give opportunities to the younger players," Troussier said.
"I would focus on the good young players and possibly take the under-21 team to Qatar."
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