National soccer team coach
Jurgen Klinsmann, who failed to achieve his dream of winning the Asian Cup for the first time in 64 years, is returning home through Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 on the afternoon of the 8th.
There is strong criticism towards Klinsmann, who was eliminated in the semifinals of the Asian Cup after his worst performance. There was criticism of coach Jürgen Klinsmann, who did not have any notable tactics, not only in Korea but also in foreign media. In addition, they are also pointing out the choice of Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu, who brought him in.
On the 12th, the global media The Athletic published an article titled “Klinsmann and Korea’s terrible Asian Cup: tactics, journey, and too many smiles.”
The media introduced that Korea lost 0-2 after a poor performance in the Asian Cup semifinal match against Jordan, not even recording a single effective shot, ending its challenge to win the Asian Cup for the first time in 64 years.
The Athletic explained, “Korea was one of the strongest candidates to win the tournament, but it ended in disaster with elimination in the semifinals,” adding, “The aftermath continues in Korea after the tournament.”
The media covered the antipathy of domestic fans toward Coach Klinsmann in comparative detail.
It was reported that since his appointment last year, he has gone 5 games without a win and has not been able to demonstrate his abilities at all even though he has talented players such as Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), and Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich).
In addition, he added that the anger of fans has soared due to the ongoing controversy over going abroad, working from home, and the action of getting his son's jersey from opposing captain Aaron Ramsey after the friendly match against Wales last year.
The Athletic pointed out that it is also incomprehensible why Coach Klinsmann always smiles despite a series of bad situations. The media used the expression “Smile-gate” to criticize Klinsmann’s attitude of smiling despite the complete defeat against Jordan.
The media cited an example of Coach Klinsmann having no tactics and only physical training when he was leading the Bayern Munich (Germany) and U.S. national teams, and sarcastically said that this was being repeated in the Korean national team as well.
The Athletic said, “Just like in the Bayern Munich era, Korea focused only on fitness (without tactical strategies),” and added, “Korea only did intensive physical training before the Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) camp.”
Citing a source, the media added, “The players were completely exhausted by this.”
The Athletic sent a critical look at the head coach who lacked tactical ability. The media pointed out, “Coach Klinsmann is relying only on stars playing in Europe without any tactics,” and “he is being criticized for saying, ‘Son Heung-min, do it for me,’ and ‘Hwang Hee-chan, do this.’” He pointed out Coach Klinsmann’s so-called ‘do this for me’.
The Athletic pointed out that Korea has not developed at all in the year since Coach Klinsmann took office.
The media said, “Coach
Paulo Bento has been in charge of the team for four years and has developed both defensively and in style, but Coach Klinsmann seemed to focus more on individuals than on the team,” adding, “There is also a lack of research on K-League players and discovering new players.” He said.
The arrow was also aimed at Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu, who brought in the incompetent coach Klinsmann.
The Athletic explained, “Pressure is growing on Chairman Chung, who hired him,” and “Coach Klinsmann and Chairman Chung Mong-gyu met after the loss to Jordan, but they appear to want to continue working together.”
He continued, “
Chairman Chung appears to have been only eager to recruit big names in the soccer world to raise his own status. “The Korea Football Association also did not follow appropriate procedures when searching for Coach Bento’s successor,” he emphasized.
The media sarcastically said, “Both the media and fans are criticizing him, but Coach Klinsmann, who is in crisis, continues to overcome the crisis with a smile.”
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