Klinsmann 'needs to be replaced' as South Korea manager after Asian Cup exit
South Korea's Football Association has advised sacking head coach Jurgen Klinsmann following their semi-final exit at the Asian Cup.
The German legend took charge of the South Korean national side in February 2023, with a contract through to the end of the 2026 World Cup.
But an advisory committee within the Korea Football Association (KFA) has said that he should be removed from his post imminently, following criticism of his leadership, and the country's 2-0 defeat to Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-final last week.
Reuters reports that while the committee has no official power for administrative decisions, there were already question marks over Klinsmann's role, with a brawl inside the camp adding to tensions ahead of the semi-final.
South Korea were heavy favourites against Jordan, ranked 87th by FIFA, but succumbed to second half goals from Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Taamari.
Klinsmann's popularity plummeted during the tournament, with many fans and some politicians criticising the 59-year-old's demeanour.
Klinsmann also faced repeated backlash for working from his home in Los Angeles, despite saying he would spend much of his time in South Korea - a move which was seen as 'disrespectful' by insiders.
The meeting on Thursday saw Klinsmann join the proceedings by video call.
After the meeting, Hwang Bo-kwan, the technical director at the association, told reporters: 'For various reasons, there was a conclusion that coach Klinsmann can no longer exercise leadership as the national team’s coach and needs to be replaced.'
The final decision will be made by KFA chairman Chung Mong-gyu.
Former Tottenham player Klinsmann won the 1990 World Cup as a player, before becoming a manager of the Germany and USA national sides, as well as
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