Tuesday, 21 October 2025 - 20:47 WIB

VIVA – The Soccer Federation of Thailand (FAT) formally parted methods with Masatada Ishii. The Japanese coach was expelled after the federation assessed that his efficiency was now not consistent with the course of improvement of the nationwide group.

"FAT introduced that it had parted methods with the top coach of the Thai nationwide group, Masatada Ishii, after assessing that his work orientation and training fashion have been now not consistent with the Federation's plans," wrote FAT's official assertion, Tuesday 21 October 2025.

Masatada Ishii was first trusted to handle the Thai nationwide group on November 22 2023, after reaching success with Buriram United within the Thai League. Nevertheless, his profession with Conflict Elephants didn't final lengthy.

Throughout his two years main the Thai nationwide group, Ishii recorded 30 matches with 16 wins, six attracts and eight defeats. The profitable proportion of 53 % is taken into account not sufficient to satisfy FAT's expectations.

The choice to dismiss him was taken after FAT held an inner assembly with Ishii on the federation head workplace, Tuesday (21/10). In the course of the assembly, the FAT technical division led by Vice President Dr. Charnwit Polcheewin and Commissioner Piyapong Pue-on assess that there are vital variations in teaching philosophy between the 2 events.

"The choice was taken after an in-depth assessment, monitoring and analysis course of. The group's present administration fashion shouldn't be consistent with the technical division's evaluation, and the Conflict Elephants' efficiency since December 2023 is deemed to not have met requirements," mentioned the FAT assertion.

Regardless that it ended along with his dismissal, FAT nonetheless appreciated Ishii for his dedication and contribution within the final two years. Along with Thailand, Ishii offered the 2024 King's Cup title and introduced his group to develop into runners-up within the 2024 AFF Cup.

FAT additionally confirmed that the place of head coach of the Thai nationwide group will quickly be stuffed by a brand new determine. "The FAT technical division will choose a brand new coach as quickly as attainable, for the sake of constant the group's program earlier than the November FIFA Matchday in opposition to Singapore and Sri Lanka," wrote the federation closing its official assertion.