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Joel Gould

Matildas in Catch-22 coach quandary ahead of Asian Cup

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni lays down the law, but for how much longer he doesn't know. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

The Matildas must adapt to the philosophies of a new head coach to fire at big future tournaments, says Hayley Raso as interim boss Tom Sermanni remains unsure how long he will remain at the helm. 

Australia will host the Asian Cup in March of 2026 but Sermanni won't be in charge. Two friendly losses to Brazil - a 3-1 defeat in Brisbane followed by a  2-1 loss on the Gold Coast - highlighted flaws in the team both defensively and in attack.

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