Director Klinsmann was Booed at the Sangam Festival… “Bento Shows the Process”

Coach Jürgen Klinsmann, who leads the national soccer team, was booed by Korean fans at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, where the friendly match between Korea and Tunisia was held.

When Coach Klinsmann's face appeared on the electronic display at the Seoul World Cup Stadium to introduce the players before the friendly match against Tunisia kicked off on the afternoon of the 13th, the crowd booed in unison.

It was a contrast to the scene where cheers erupted when Son Heung-min (Tottenham), who started the game on the bench that day, appeared on the electronic display. 바카라사이트

This is where the aftermath of not being able to win in the four A matches (games between national teams) played in Korea in March and June can be felt.

Klinsmann had 2 draws and 2 losses against Colombia (2-2) and Uruguay (1-2) in March, and against Peru (0-1) and El Salvador (1-1) in June.

The September international match, in which Klinsmann achieved his first win, was held in England, not Korea.

Coach Klinsmann recorded his first difficult win against Saudi Arabia (1-0) held at St. James Park in Newcastle, England on the 13th of last month.

It was a victory delivered after only 6 games since taking office.

In a situation where he failed to prove his leadership through results, the 'controversy of going abroad' arose and fans' eyes were pricked.

Contrary to his statement at the time of his appointment that he would reside in the country, criticism continues that he is taking the position of national team coach lightly by mainly spending his time abroad.

Mr. Kim said, “Contrary to what Coach Klinsmann initially said, I felt bad that he kept going outside instead of staying in our country,” and added, “The results of the international match are not good.

I am worried about whether we will be able to achieve good results in the Asian Cup” said.

The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup was originally scheduled to be held in China in July, but the venue was changed to Qatar and will be held in January-February 2024.

Korea, taking part in this tournament under coach Klinsmann, will attempt to win the championship for the first time in 64 years since 1960.

Mr. Kim compared former coach Paulo Bento and coach Klinsmann and expressed dissatisfaction with the “noise” that continued during the preparation process.

Mr. Kim said, "You may think that you only need to show a winning result, but I don't think that's true.

Coach Bento showed it as a process," and added, "At the time, the process of preparing for the competition was reasonable, and it was understandable from the fans' point of view, but now it is."

“I don't think that's the case,” he pointed out.

Meanwhile, just before kickoff of the game, fans held a moment of silence in memory of former Coach Park Jong-hwan, who passed away on the 7th.

Former coach Jong-Hwan Park led Korea to the semifinals at the 1983 World U-20 Youth Championship held in Mexico, and also achieved three consecutive wins from 1993 to 1995 as the head coach of Seongnam Ilhwa.