Career break, tactical absence… Coach Jurgen Klinsmann (58) all answered coolly.

On the 9th, a press conference was held at the Paju NFC (Football Team Training Center) in Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, where head coach Klisman was inaugurated as the Korean national soccer team.

Expectations and concerns arose at the same time when Klinsmann, a German soccer legend and well-known by the nickname ‘Golden Bomber’, was appointed as the head coach of the Korean national team.

It was because of doubts about ‘career break’ and ‘tactical competence’. After stepping down from Hertha Berlin’s baton after just 10 weeks in November 2019, his coaching career has been on hold for three years. Moreover, he caused controversy by announcing his resignation on personal social media (SNS) without consulting the club.

In addition, world-renowned fullback Phillip Lahm, who was coached by coach Klinsmann at the German national team and Bayern Munich, once criticized him in a raw way, saying, “Klinsmann only trains physical strength and has no tactics.”

Director Klinsman, who appeared at the conference with a gentle smile, was asked questions related to the controversy. Director Klinsman was always relaxed and calm. And he was honest.

When asked why his career was interrupted, he rhymed with “simple.” He continued, “I stayed at Hertha Berlin for about three months, and then a novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19) broke out. I spent this time studying (not coaching).” He then confessed, “I obtained a master’s degree in business administration and was active in the Technical Research Group (TSG) of the International Football Federation (FIFA). I ​​also worked at broadcasting companies such as the BBC and ESPN. (I am not a manager), but I was constantly in a soccer-related environment.” 메이저놀이터

He responded calmly to criticism from Philip Lahm, who may be personally most sensitive. “I think it was a ‘normal comment’. If you lead a squad of about 25 players, the striker wants to practice shooting and the midfielder wants to practice passing. Lam, who was a defender, would want tactical training. That’s all.”

There were also questions about the announcement of his resignation from Hertha Berlin on social media. When asked, ‘Can you promise this won’t happen?’ he smiled. “Life is a series of learning. It was a mistake. I promise it won’t happen again,” he said frankly. .

When asked if there was a way to overcome the negative gaze, he replied, “It’s simple.” He said, “Directors are evaluated by their results. If the results are bad, it is difficult to maintain their position. I will be evaluated by the results. I will give you faith in the right way.”