The world is really small. Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert and his son make Korean football uncomfortable.
Kluivert has stirred controversy by taking over the Indonesian national team as the successor to coach Shin Tae-yong. Despite achieving excellent results last January, coach Shin became a scapegoat for what was termed an ambiguous logic of "failing to control the team."
The person who took over as his successor was none other than Patrick Kluivert. According to Indonesian media, the reason for Shin's dismissal was reported to be due to conflicts with naturalized players from the Netherlands.
The Jakarta Post reported on the 11th, "The discord between coach Shin Tae-yong and the players began before the match in October last year, where Indonesia lost to China 1-2. One of the naturalized players openly expressed dissatisfaction with coach Shin's tactics and team management."
Indonesia has incorporated a large number of naturalized players from the Netherlands into the national team. In the match against Australia, naturalized players made up a staggering 10 out of the starting 11 players. Despite this, Kluivert suffered a crushing defeat of 1-5 against Australia in his first match as the Indonesian head coach.
Following a disastrous debut match, calls for Kluivert's dismissal arose. A passionate public opinion questioning, "Why was Shin Tae-yong dismissed?" enveloped Indonesia. Kluivert managed to extinguish the urgent fire by securing his first victory against Bahrain with a score of 1-0.
Kluivert's son, Justin Kluivert, also has a negative connection with Korea. He is being mentioned as a potential substitute for Son Heung-min at Tottenham.
The Athletic reported, "Tottenham, currently stagnating in 14th place, is planning to dismiss coach Postecoglou and hire a new coach. Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth is the top candidate. Tottenham believes that Postecoglou lacks sufficient Premier League experience. A coach with proven performance in the Premier League is a critical factor."
Brian King, a former scout for Tottenham, noted, "If Iraola comes to Tottenham, he will bring Justin Kluivert with him. Many players who followed him from Bournemouth may also transfer in succession. What’s certain is the decision to dismiss Postecoglou," emphasizing the attention on Tottenham's future moves.
Currently, Kluivert is playing with coach Iraola at Bournemouth. He has scored 12 goals and 6 assists in 28 matches this season, gaining attention as a substitute for Son Heung-min. Coincidentally, both father and son have developed a negative connection with Korean football, leading to an unfavorable image.
According to Tottenham Hotspur News, Tottenham may finish the current season under Postecoglou and start the new season with a new coach. Son Heung-min, who has dedicated over 10 years to Tottenham, may be released and discarded like trash.
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