Korean newspaper criticizes coach Klinsmann before match with Australia

Asian Cup 2023 quarter-final schedule

18:30 February 2: Tajikistan - Jordan

22:30 February 2: Australia - Korea

18:30 February 3: Iran - Japan

22:30 February 3: Qatar - Uzbekistan

The Korean daily Sport Chosun criticized the Korean team after their unconvincing performances at the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar: "Coach Jurgen Klinsmann is too careful in every match. The substitution when the team is in a deadlock is also considered too carefully by the Korean coach.

Coach Kilnsmann is being criticized for being too conservative (Photo: Reuters).

Coach Jurgen Klinsmann made some confusing changes to his squad against Saudi Arabia and was too conservative. For the first time since taking office, coach Klinsmann chose Son Heung Min as a center forward. Cho Gue Sung - who played poorly throughout the group stage - was also given a chance.

The result was clear to everyone, Son Heung Min played sluggishly on the field, making harmless shots while Cho Gue Sung continuously missed good opportunities. The three defenders Kim Young Kwon, Kim Min Jae and Jeong Seung Hyeon were truly a disaster. The Korean team conceded 7 goals in 4 matches, which is a shame in the Asian playground."

At the 2023 Asian Cup, South Korea, along with Japan and Iran, are the three leading candidates for the championship. However, in the group stage, in addition to the 3-1 win over Bahrain, South Korea had a disappointing 1-1 draw with Jordan and 3-3 with Malaysia.

The Korean press even claimed that the home team intentionally did not win against Malaysia to avoid Japan. In the round of 16, Korea almost lost to Saudi Arabia and was only lucky to get a ticket to the quarterfinals after a lucky penalty shootout.

For his part, coach Klinsman affirmed that his team is on the right track in this year's tournament: "As a coach, I always want the players to play in the best form and the team to win. I need to have many options at the Asian Cup.

South Korea was lucky to beat Saudi Arabia in the round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup (Photo: SAFF).

In the first half of the match against Saudi Arabia, Korea proactively organized a very disciplined defense. Up front, the team did not have many opportunities, but the strikers were serious and followed the tactics. Against Australia in the quarterfinals, I am considering whether to use the lineup that played against Saudi Arabia or not."

In the quarter-finals of the 2023 Asian Cup, Korea will face Australia at 10:30 p.m. on February 2 at Al Janoub Stadium (Qatar). If they qualify for the semi-finals, Korea will face either Jordan or Tajikistan.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/bao-han-quoc-chi-trich-hlv-klinsmann-truoc-tran-dau-voi-australia-20240201214811161.htm