NEW FACES
World Soccer|July 2023
John Duerden, Martin del Palacio Langer and Jamie Evans profile some of the new international managers recently appointed around the globe
John Duerden, Martin del Palacio Langer and Jamie Evans
NEW FACES

SOUTH KOREA

Jurgen Klinsmann

After four years of the super-serious Paulo Bento, the smiling and breezy German has freshened things up in Seoul.

After being appointed in February, Klinsmann got a good look at his new team’s defensive frailties in March against Colombia and Uruguay, conceding twice in both friendlies. After the latter, he had to handle an overblown controversy involving Napoli defender Kim Min-jae.

“I only want to focus on my club at the moment, not on the national team,” the centreback said after the 2-1 loss, citing a long and draining campaign. The comment was badly received in Korea, where it was briefly suggested that the Manchester United transfer target was preparing to end his international career. He apologised soon after, and held a meeting with Klinsmann in Naples.

Son Heung-min did find the net against Colombia - his first international goals since before the World Cup - but it has been an underwhelming season for the Tottenham star, and Klinsmann will be concerned that his best players appear to be struggling with fatigue. Upcoming friendlies - against Peru and El Salvador - may provide an opportunity for rest and rotation.

For Klinsmann, the real tests will come at the Asian Cup in Qatar in January. There are still doubts as to whether the former United States boss has the tactical nous to take a team to a first continental title for over 60 years but he has, at least, been saying the right things.

MEXICO

Diego Cocca

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