Troussier wants Japan job again

Troussier is under-fire at Marseille following a series of poor results and the Frenchman expressed a desire to take the helm of Japan, if it makes it to Germany next year.

"I want to coach Japan if they qualify for the 2006 World Cup," said Troussier, who was coach of Japan from 1998 to 2002.

Troussier, who had a successful stint in his last spell in charge, was critical of the current Japan coach, Zico.

"Zico doesn't use young players. His style is too regimented," he said. "He should let the players play with greater freedom."

Troussier led Japan to the Asian Cup in 2000, the final of the 2001 Confederations Cup and the round of 16 in the 2002 World Cup as co-hosts with South Korea.