In just four months, 'Like Clinsman'! Inni's anger explodes at 'replacement of Shin Tae-yong' "What on earth is the Korea Football Association doing?"
In just four months, 'Like Clinsman'! Inni's anger explodes at 'replacement of Shin Tae-yong' "What on earth is the Korea Football Association doing?"
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He was embroiled in a controversy over his poor performance just four months after his appointment as a member of the national team. A legendary striker from the Netherlands was angered by Indonesian fans.카지노사이트
Indonesian media 'Suara' reported on the 25th (Korea time) that "Coach Patrick Kluibert (49, Netherlands) is being criticized by Indonesian fans for the controversy over the selection of players," adding, "The selection of Rafael Strouk (22, Brisbane Roar) and Nathan Choaron (24, SC Hayrenbane) is considered a big mistake. We have called a player who has little time to play in the national team."
In January, Coach Kluivert took the helm of Indonesia following Shin Tae-yong (55, former Indonesian national team coach) Seongnam FC's part-time general manager. The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) suddenly replaced Shin Tae-yong, who led the country's national team to the third qualifying round of the World Cup for the first time ever, and appointed Kluivert, drawing criticism from Indonesian fans.
Indonesia ranks fourth in Group C in the third qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between North Korea and China. If he keeps his ranking in the remaining two games, he will continue his challenge to the finals for the playoffs (PO).
However, two consecutive rounds of the third World Cup qualifying round in June will be a thorny road. Indonesia is scheduled to meet China and Japan in the ninth and 10th games, respectively. China has made all-out efforts to advance to the fourth place, while Japan is an Asian powerhouse with no loss in the third qualifying round (six wins and two draws).
In the meantime, Coach Kluibert is being criticized by local media in Indonesia for his somewhat incomprehensible selection of players. "Indonesian soccer experts are questioning Coach Kluibert's decision," Sua said. "One expert even argued that PSSI should reveal the reason for calling up Strouk and Cho-on, who have less time to play."
The media also pointed out that "Straweke and Choar-on did not show remarkable performances for their teams during the 2024-2025 season," adding that "Straweke played for only 239 minutes in 10 matches in the Australian League. Choar-on only played for 127 minutes in three games for Swansea City."
Coach Cluibert has already been embroiled in a controversy over his poor career. About a month before the final two consecutive rounds of the third World Cup qualifying round in North Korea and the U.S., PSSI watched the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid to Spain. According to Suara, PSSI reportedly urged Kluibert to return to Indonesia.
His move is as if Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany), the former coach of the Korean national soccer team. He was also dismissed for the first time in about a year due to sluggish performance at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup after being embroiled in a controversy over his poor performance. "Clinsmann failed to show leadership. After a comprehensive discussion, the KFA has decided to replace the coach. He lacked competitive edge in terms of game management, working attitude and player management," said Chung Mong-kyu, chairman of the Korea Football Association (KFA).
The PSSI replaced Shin Tae-yong as head coach in a bid to reinvigorate its policy of naturalization in the Netherlands and appointed Kluibert as head coach. However, Pascal Straweke (Liz United), the 26-year-old Korean player who became the Dutch national team, rejected his offer to go to Indonesia and declared his bid for the Dutch national team.