(Nuri Ilbo) Regarding the reason for the markedly different performance in the first and second halves against Tunisia, coach Jurgen Klinsmann said that he encouraged the players in the locker room to be confident and make bold plays.
The national team (26th in FIFA rankings) led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann defeated Tunisia (29th) 4-0 in a friendly match with the national team invited by Hana Bank held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 13th with multiple goals from Lee Kang-in, an opponent’s own goal and an additional goal from Hwang Ui-jo. Won, recording 2 consecutive wins in the A match following last month’s match against Saudi Arabia (1-0 win).
Korea, which finished the first half with a score of 0-0, showed fierce offense in the second half. Lee Kang-in played well, scoring not only his A match debut goal but also multiple goals, and Hwang Eui-jo, who came on as a substitute, also joined the scorers. Thanks to this, Korea scored four goals in one game, the most since Coach Klinsmann took office.
Coach Klinsmann, who held an official press conference after the game, was satisfied, saying, “I told the players that there would be good results if they showed exactly what they showed in training over the past three days, and that is exactly what they showed.” As for the reason why the offense revived in the second half, rather than mentioning a special change in tactics, he said, “I ordered a bold attack, and the players executed it well. “My role is to help people feel confident,” he said.
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– How do you feel after finishing the game?
I am really satisfied and feel good. Before coming onto the pitch, I told the players that they would get good results if they showed exactly what they had shown in training over the past three days, and that is exactly what they showed. He gave his all on the pitch, and I saw him being sturdy and strong in one-on-one situations. We are improving with each game. I am satisfied because it was an opportunity for the players to realize for themselves, ‘We can perform this well’ and ‘We are good players.’ I will prepare to get better.
– Kim Min-jae wore the captain’s armband in place of the injured Son Heung-min.
It is fortunate that Son Heung-min was given a break. It was time to rest, and I was not in a normal condition. Muscle condition is not 100%. Even playing in games over the past two weeks was a forced effort. But I can’t help it. Every player wants to play, and Son Heung-min’s will to play was quite strong today, but the player’s physical condition is important. A healthy Son Heung-min is also needed in the Qatar Asian Cup or World Cup second qualifying round. So the staff decided.
Minjae Kim is a well-equipped leader. Not only is his performance on the field important, but he is also a good leader outside of it. Everything serves as an example for young players. We need more leaders like this. Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae are the pivotal leaders of our team. I’m happy to see that what’s important is that we’re improving as a team.
Regarding injuries, Hwang In-beom was replaced by Hong Hyun-seok after receiving reports that his muscles were not feeling well during warm-up. Since he was an unexpected starter, he told Hong Hyun-seok to show off his talents to the fullest, and he performed well. He will be able to improve further if his juniors show good performance when his seniors are injured.
– Lee Kang-in scored his debut goal and multiple goals in the A match. It is expected to play an important role in the Klinsmann Lake in the future.
Just by recruiting him from Paris Saint-Germain, he has already proven himself to some extent. A new chapter has opened in Lee Kang-in’s career. Now that your team is competing in the Champions League, you have to compete against the best teams on the best stage in the world. Playing on a team that is under pressure to win every game. However, you must overcome the pressure and pressure and grow. It was an opportunity to go up one level. I hope to grow by competing with good players.
On the other hand, I have never experienced so many cheers being focused on one player. I don’t know if it will help Lee Kang-in. They are treated as celebrities rather than soccer players, but celebrities do not score goals. We need an environment that is more humble and hungrily focused only on soccer. Leaders, including myself, need to help, and our teams need to learn that as well. Lee Kang-in is always a player full of laughter, so I’m always happy to work with him, but he needs to improve further. He scored a goal today, and it feels good and I want to praise him for showing his hunger, desire, and passion, but he needs to learn more as he grows.
– The reason why Son Heung-min was included in the international match even though he had an unreasonable schedule with his team and was injured.
We are continuing to communicate with Tottenham officials and the manager regarding Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min was called up in the hope that he would play in today’s game, but he did not. He communicates daily and checks the player’s condition. In fact, Tunisia is not a team that allows four goals. I think they are a strong team, scoring about two more goals than we expected.
-What tactical changes did you make at halftime? 4-0 is a rare score. What did you learn from today’s game?
The performance in the first half was not bad, but the precision at goal was lacking. He took a few shots in the first half, but not many on target. At halftime, while maintaining the good form he showed in the first half, he made more bold and aggressive moves.
We decided to target the space behind the wingbacks on the opposing side. You can also go to the side and then come back inside. Additionally, Lee Kang-in was able to confuse the opponent in midfield and create opportunities. He told his players to play aggressively and confidently, and he did well.
The key to playing at the highest level is ultimately mental strength. Our players are physically and technically good players. My role is to instill mental strength and confidence. The important thing is to have fun at the stadium. Lee Kang-in felt, ‘I’m having a lot of fun at the stadium today.’ Only then can you demonstrate your 100% ability. My role is to instill confidence in the players and enable them to give 100% of their skills.
2023-10-15 05:19:10
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