Directed by Jürgen Klinsmann of Korea.

After the Korean national soccer team suffered a shocking defeat to Jordan in the semifinals of the Asian Cup, criticism of coach Jurgen Klinsmann (60, Germany) is growing stronger. Online, the reaction from Germany when Coach Klinsmann was selected is being reexamined.

On the 7th, the Korean national soccer team, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, lost 0-2 in the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup against Jordan held at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on the 7th (Korean time).

After the game, netizens pointed out that the reason for today’s defeat was Coach Klinsmann and the president of the Korea Football Association (KFA), Chung Mong-gyu, who insisted on appointing him with an annual salary estimated at around 2.8 billion won.

In particular, netizens reexamined the reaction of German soccer fans who said, “We express our condolences to Korean soccer” upon the news of Korea’s coach Klinsmann being selected.

South Korea national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann and captain Son Heung-min express regret after losing 0-2 between Jordan and Korea in the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup held at Al Rayyan Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on the 6th (local time).

German netizens said, “Another foolish act by KFA,” “Korea’s self-destruction,” and “Klinsmann is a person who creates chaos wherever he goes. A person who has no tactical ability and can only motivate players”, “Korean soccer is ruined”, “Worst choice”, “Why didn’t you renew Bento’s contract?”, “Korean soccer may the deceased rest in peace.” , “I would rather Klinsmann discriminate against the Korean national team and be fired early.”, “Klinsmann is a clown. He expressed regret, saying, “I don’t know how he continues to do this (directing).”

In relation to this, German local media ‘WeLT‘ reported the news of Korea’s crushing defeat in the semifinals against Jordan in an article titled ‘Coach Gene Klinsmann should worry about his job in the match against Jordan.’

The media said, “Korea showed a poor performance against Jordan and lost 0-2. “After the disappointing results, criticism of Klinsmann will only grow,” the report said.

In this article, a German netizen pointed out, “Klinsmann was not a true leader and he will never be one again.”

Meanwhile, Coach Klinsmann, who will serve as the head coach of the Korean national team until 2026, refused to resign, saying, “What we need to do right now is return to Korea and analyze the tournament.” 섯다