Despite his departure, he laughs: Klinsmann is pilloried in South Korea after Jordan’s bankruptcy

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“Embarrassing” and “humiliating”: Coach Jürgen Klinsmann (59) is under great pressure in South Korea after his elimination in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. The reaction from fans and media at home after Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat to Jordan was devastating, with the sentiment being that the defeat was just the latest example of questionable tactics and team formation.

Above all, the way Klinsmann keeps a smile on his face even in defeat has brought his critics to the fore. “While the players showed their disappointment and forced smiles, Klinsmann’s face was filled with laughter,” wrote “Sports Hankook”: “It was a scene that was extremely confusing, considering that he is the coach of the Korean national team.”

Klinsmann wanted to win the tournament with South Korea for the first time since 1960, but against the Jordanians, who were 64 places lower in the world rankings, he failed to score a single shot on target. However, Klinsmann received support from former Bundesliga star Heung-Min Son, who said the former national coach would become “even stronger” after the bankruptcy.

Klinsmann ruled out his resignation. “I don’t plan to do anything,” he said. “I plan to analyze this tournament and talk to the Korean federation about what was good and what was not so good. There is still a lot of work ahead of us.” Klinsmann said he was “disappointed” and “angry”: “We had the big goal to reach the final.” (AFP)

Source : Blick