The national team committee and the Korean Football Association (KFA) both agreed to fire coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
The Korean Football Association is about to make a decision with coach Klinsmann. Photo: KFA
On February 15, a meeting took place between the Korean National Team Committee and senior KFA officials, discussing the future of coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
However, KFA Chairman Chung Mong-gyu was absent from the meeting. Therefore, the future of the 59-year-old leader has not yet been decided.
According to Yonhap News, the National Team Committee has recommended the dismissal of coach Jurgen Klinsmann. After discussing the results at the 2023 Asian Cup, this agency agreed that the German strategist should resign.
It is expected that the meeting report will be sent to Chairman Chung Mong-gyu on February 15. The decision to fire coach Jurgen Klinsmann will soon be made after KFA discusses and agrees.
Mr. Hwang Bo-gwan – KFA Technical Director stated: “The committee evaluates that coach Klinsmann does not demonstrate the ability to lead the national team. We have consensus, there needs to be a replacement.” take the position of coach”.
At the 2023 Asian Cup, the Korean team stopped in the semi-finals after losing 0-2 to Jordan. Besides, the head coach’s attitude after the defeat sparked a strong public reaction.
Mr. Klinsmann was not only questioned about his expertise but also questioned about his ability to manage the team. Faced with the internal turmoil of the Korean team, Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in clashed but the coach chose to stand aside.
Regarding the above issues, Mr. Hwang Bo-gwan said: “The committee believes that the coach lacked tactical preparation and failed to show his dedicated attitude.
Regarding player management, Klinsmann did not properly understand the team’s atmosphere and did not mediate internal conflicts. Everyone thinks the coach is lacking discipline and standards as a leader.”
Coach Klinsmann takes office in Korea at the end of February 2023. When it was first announced, this country’s fans repeatedly criticized the German military leader’s working attitude and leadership ability.
Despite many criticisms, Mr. Klinsmann is still confident in his goal of winning the 2023 Asian Cup. In fact, the Korean team’s performance has not improved, and even the unconvincing performance has made public opinion disappointed.
Notably, after 2 days returning to Korea from the Asian Cup, coach Klinsmann flew to the United States. This caused a huge wave of anger from fans when the team’s problems were not resolved. Currently, the German coach’s contract lasts until the next World Cup. In case of dismissal, the Korean Football Association must pay Mr. Klinsmann the remaining salary according to the signed contract.