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Coach Klinsman “It’s an honor to have the opportunity… My goal is to win the Asian Cup”

[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hun = Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann (58, Germany), who was appointed as the new head coach of the Korean national football team, began his work in earnest as he arrived at Incheon International Airport at dawn on the 8th . It plans to lead for about 3 years and 3 months until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America.

After entering the arrival hall with a bright smile, coach Klinsman stood in front of the reporters and said, “I am grateful for welcoming you so early. ” He was conveying his impressions.

“I will prepare for the continued success of the Korean national football team,” he said. “I’ve visited Korea several times. It’s a really great country and the people are so nice. I’m looking forward to many things. I’m looking forward to many things. learn many things here. I looking forward to it,” he added.

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Head coach Klinsman continued, “While working for the Technology Research Group (TSG) in Qatar, I watched every game of the Korean national soccer team with Cha Doo-ri (42). last 20 years.” We have the experience of winning against strong teams like Japan and Germany, so we will aim to win the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup.”

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Coach Klinsman will hold a first press conference at the Paju National Training Center (NFC) the next day. On the 24th and 28th, preparations will be made for the matches against Colombia (Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium) and against Uruguay (Seoul World Cup Stadium), respectively.

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As part of that, coach Klinsman plans to visit the K-League site to check on the players. I arranged a schedule to visit the match between FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai, which will be held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 12th. On the 13th, the call list is expected to be published. As time is short, it is currently seen that the players who have worn the Taegeuk mark until the most recent will be the center.