Klinsmann Fired As Coach Of South Korea’s National Soccer Team After Asian Cup Semifinal Loss – News18

Jurgen Klinsmann has been fired as head coach of the South Korean nationwide workforce after an Asian Cup semifinal exit and reviews of infighting amongst star gamers, ending a turbulent 12 months for the German coach.

The Korean Football Association made the announcement on Friday.

Klinsmann was already underneath heavy criticism after South Korea’s upset 2-0 semifinal loss to Jordan final week and strain intensified following media reviews of a spat between captain Son Heung-min and younger star Lee Kang-in through the match.

On Thursday at an Asian Cup marketing campaign overview at KFA headquarters in Seoul, the eight-member National Team Committee talked to Klinsmann through video convention from his house within the United States, earlier than reaching its findings.

“For a number of reasons, we concluded that Klinsmann would no longer be able to show his leadership as head coach of the national team,” the KFA’s technical director Hwangbo Kwan stated. “We will report our conclusion to the KFA.”

The last resolution was made by KFA chairman Chung Mong-gyu.

“After a comprehensive review, the KFA has decided to change the head coach,” Chung advised media in Seoul on Friday. “When it comes to bringing out the best in the national team, managing players and his work habits, Klinsmann did not live up to our expectations of a national team head coach, nor did he demonstrate leadership.”

“We decided that Klinsmann was unlikely to improve as head coach, in terms of his abilities and work ethic.”

Klinsmann, head coach of the United States nationwide workforce from 2011 to 2016, thanked his gamers in a social media publish.

“To all players, my coaching staff and all Korean football fans with sincere gratitude!” he wrote. “Thank you so much for all your support taking us to the semifinal of the Asian Cup and an incredible journey over the last 12 months with not losing 13 games in a row before the semifinal!”

Lee, who performs for Paris Saint-Germain, apologized on Wednesday on social media.

“I have caused great disappointment to fans who always support our national team. I am really sorry,” Lee wrote on Instagram . “I should have set an example and listened to older teammates. I’d like to apologize to many people who must be disappointed in me.”

Hwangbo added through the assembly that Klinsmann, who had refused to face down forward of World Cup qualifying video games subsequent month, had stated that the infighting affected the efficiency of the gamers in opposition to Jordan.

“There were opinions that Klinsmann failed to show his resolve to find new talent and that he failed to grasp internal conflict or mood among squad members,” Hwangbo stated.

As properly as his management and tactical abilities, Klinsmann has been unpopular with followers for refusing to base himself in South Korea, in distinction to earlier international coaches. Klinsmann gained the World Cup as a participant and had success as coach of the German and U.S. groups earlier than taking up the function in South Korea.

“Some committee members said the coach has not shown willingness to watch players in person and identify talent,” Hwangbo stated. “Also, there were opinions that Klinsmann has been disrespectful toward the Korean public by not spending enough time in the country.”

Chung had additionally been criticized for the efficiency of the nationwide workforce, his hiring of Klinsmann in February of final yr and for his management.

Chung stated Friday the Korean affiliation was not able to announce a alternative for Klinsmann, whose contract was set to run till the top of the 2026 World Cup. South Korea’s qualification marketing campaign for that match continues in March with again-to-again video games in opposition to Thailand.

“Rather than going into every detail and discussing who did what and how, we will use this as an opportunity to discuss with the new coach ways to help the young players grow further and become a team.” Chung stated.

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