Klinsmann sacked as South Korea coach

PUBLISHED : 16 Feb 2024 at 13: 50 South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann throughout training. (Photo: Reuters) SEOUL – The Korea Football Association (KFA) stated on Friday it had sacked nationwide group coach Juergen Klinsmann after their semi-final exit at the Asian Cup and amidst criticism of his management. The National Team Committee, a KFA advisory body, had advised the sacking of Klinsmann on Thursday, with KFA Technical Director Hwangbo Kwan stating there were “various factors” to doubt his capability to workout management over the group. South Korea’s exit from the Asian Cup following a 2-0 loss to Jordan in the semi-finals this month, which extended their 64-year wait for a 3rd title, led to calls from fans and some politicalleaders for the 59-year-old’s termination. KFA Pcitizen Chung Mong-gyu stated Klinsmann’s period fell brief of expectations. “Coach Klinsmann stoppedworking to show management that we anticipated from the nationwide group coach, consistingof videogame management, gamer management and work mindset, which raise the competitiveness of the nationwide group,” Chung informed pressreporters. Klinsmann’s appeal in Korea nosedived throughout the Asian Cup, with numerous criticising his mindset after he was seen smiling inspiteof bad efficiencies from his group. The German’s management was likewise called i
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