Media: Cannavaro to Continue as Uzbekistan Head Coach
Fabio Cannavaro will remain head coach of the Uzbekistan national football team to prepare them for the 2027 Asian Cup, according to media reports.
Media: Cannavaro to Remain as Uzbekistan Head Coach
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Fabio Cannavaro, the head coach of the Uzbekistan national football team, will continue his role and focus on preparing the team for the 2027 Asian Cup, as reported by Championat.asia.
Sources from the publication indicate that the Uzbekistan Football Association has chosen to retain its confidence in the Italian coach. After the 2026 World Cup concludes, Cannavaro will keep leading the national team as they gear up for the upcoming major international event, the Asian Cup, set to take place in Saudi Arabia.
The report highlights that the coaching staff will be expected to aim for a strong performance at the continental championship, including a bid for the title.
In the coming days, Cannavaro is anticipated to devise a plan for the upcoming training camps and initiate a new phase of preparation. The coaching team is said to focus particularly on further developing the national team roster and ensuring thorough preparation for the tournament.
As of the time of this report, the Uzbekistan Football Association had not officially verified this information.