2024-01-29 12:34:14
Jurgen Klinsmann, the German coach of the South Korean national team, denied allegations that he deliberately tied with Malaysia 3-3 to avoid facing Japan in the Asian Cup final, stressing that this is “not true.”
Klinsmann added, in his statements during the press conference held before facing the Saudi national team in the round of 16 of the tournament, that he is “excited to go into the knockout stage and is looking forward to meeting a strong team like the Saudi national team,” and pointed out that he “expects the stadium to be full and that these matches are what he is looking forward to.” “It has the Asian audience to watch and enjoy.”
Regarding the allegations about him avoiding the match with Japan, Klinsmann stressed, saying: “There was no trick to avoid the match with Japan,” explaining that “the mistake that happened against Malaysia was that we conceded a goal that was unexpected, and my smile after the goal was because we controlled the match and scored a surprise goal.” Our goal, football cannot be trusted. The result of the match may change at any moment.”
Klinsmann also expressed his respect for the opponent, saying: “I have great respect for the Saudi team and its coach. Tomorrow’s match will be our strongest experience in the Asian Cup. In the end, the best will win. As for Mancini’s words, I am not tempted because they are also candidates to win the Asian Cup.”
Regarding his comment to the Korean media about extending his stay in Doha, Klinsmann explained: “There is no confidence that we will surpass the Saudi national team, because we will work for that, and if my answer were otherwise, it would be interpreted as me being afraid or not possessing the spirit of victory in difficult matches.”
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