Klinsmann faces sack by South Korea after Asian Cup semi-final exit

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As expected, the South Korean Football Association announced the separation of team manager Jurgen Klinsmann. Last Friday,

Chung Mong-gyu, president of KFA Said during a statement that he had officially fired “Coach Python” from his position.

The Korea Football Association’s national team committee met a week on from the 2-0 defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals and with Klinsmann under huge pressure.

The committee is not a decision-making body but will make its recommendation to the KFA’s executive board, which will make a final ruling on the 59-year-old German’s fate.

“Klinsmann Didn’t show the leadership or ability we expect from a national team manager when it comes to bringing competitiveness out of the national team. Player management or attitude to work,” Chung said. ทางเข้า ufabet

A smattering of protesters gathered outside KFA headquarters in Seoul, demanding Klinsmann’s removal after just less than a year in the post.

“We’ve reached a consensus that Klinsmann cannot exercise his leadership as national team head coach for various reasons and that a change of leadership is necessary,” Hwangbo Kwan of the committee said.

Klinsmann’s dismissal It happened in line with the KFA Executive Committee. There was a suggestion to remove him from his position yesterday.

“White Korea” lost to Jordan 0-2 in the Asian Cup semi-finals last month.