Sermanni's role is to guide the team through the upcoming international window, including a match against Germany, while the search for a permanent head coach continues.

His interim appointment allows Football Australia to take the necessary time to find the right permanent head coach.

Sermanni stated that his immediate priority is to prepare the team for upcoming international matches.

Recent performances by the under-20 and under-17 teams have added to worries regarding the development of talent in Australian soccer.

Football Australia is taking a cautious approach to ensure they make the right appointment for the future of the team.

Many senior Matildas players, including Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord, support Sermanni's return, as they were part of the program during his prior tenures.

Tom Sermanni has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Matildas for the third time, following the non-renewal of former head coach Tony Gustavsson's contract.

Football Australia CEO James Johnson praised Sermanni's extensive experience and knowledge of women's football, highlighting his previous success with the Matildas as key qualifications for his new role.

Sermanni has previously led the Matildas during two stints, achieving notable successes including reaching the quarter-finals in the 2007 and 2011 Women's World Cups and winning the 2010 Women's Asian Cup.

The decision to change coaches comes after the Matildas' disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics, where they finished third in their group and did not advance to the knockout stage for the first time since Sydney 2000.

Australia's FIFA women's ranking has fallen to No. 15, the lowest since 2007, raising concerns about the future of the national team.

Sermanni's familiarity with key players, including those recovering from injuries, could aid in their reintegration into the team.