FILE PHOTO: Japan's head coach Vahid Halilhodzic claps his hands before the match against Afghanistan. REUTERS/Toru Hanai Picture Supplied by Action Images
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The Japan Football Association have said they will not discuss speculation over the future of national team coach Vahid Halilhodzic, after reports said he will be replaced if the team lose their pivotal World Cup qualifying match against Australia this month.
Reports in the Japanese media on Wednesday claimed the Bosnian, who led Algeria to the Round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, would be sacked if Japan are defeated by the Asian champions at Saitama Stadium on August 31.
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