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V-League 2025-2026 Shatters Coaching Dismissal Record with 15 Sacked
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V-League 2025-2026 Shatters Coaching Dismissal Record with 15 Sacked

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · (1h ago) Vietnamese Critical tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • V-League 2025-2026 has set a new record with 15 coaches sacked with five rounds still to play.
  • Coach Le Huynh Duc became the 15th casualty after Cong An TP.HCM's poor performance, with three coaches dismissed in just a few days.
  • While most sackings are due to poor results, one coach was released to allow a younger manager to gain experience, and another to lead a new team next season.

The V-League 2025-2026 season is proving to be a brutal proving ground for football managers in Vietnam, shattering previous records for coaching dismissals. With five rounds still remaining, the league has already seen 15 coaches lose their jobs, a stark increase from the previous record of 11 in 2015. This relentless churn highlights the immense pressure on coaches to deliver immediate results in Vietnam's top football division.

V-League 2025-2026 still has up to 5 rounds left, but up to 15 coaches have lost their jobs. This is a record in the highest league of Vietnamese football.

The article highlights the record number of coaching dismissals in the V-League.

The recent spate of dismissals, with three coaches sacked in a matter of days following Round 21, underscores the precariousness of the coaching profession. While most coaches are removed due to a string of poor performances, the article notes an interesting exception where a coach was released to facilitate the development of a younger manager, and another is moving to lead a new club next season. This suggests a complex dynamic at play, balancing immediate performance demands with long-term strategic planning for clubs.

Coach Le Huynh Duc is the 15th coach to leave the 'hot seat' after a series of poor results by Cong An TP.HCM.

Details the specific case of coach Le Huynh Duc's dismissal.

From a Vietnamese perspective, this high turnover is a recurring theme in our domestic league. While international media might focus on the tactical battles on the field, we in Vietnam understand the intense scrutiny and short-term expectations placed upon our coaches. The financial stakes are high, and clubs are quick to act when results falter, often prioritizing immediate survival over sustained development. This season's record-breaking number of sackings is not just a statistic; it's a reflection of the passionate, yet unforgiving, football culture in Vietnam.

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem lost his job not because of his ability but to help the Hai Phong team nurture experience for young coach Dang Van Thanh, as he will lead Ninh Binh club next season.

Explains an unusual reason for a coach's dismissal.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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