Professor Yoon Sung-hak of Korea University compared the philosophies of Park and Klinsmann in a Facebook post on Thursday, leading to re-reporting of the battle between the two stars, Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in, before the Asian Cup semi-finals. , both lost. Jordan was ejected from the tournament.
According to reports, the dispute began after Lee and other young players rushed out of dinner to play table tennis.
Son and some of the older players, who wanted to honor the tradition of team bonding at the pre-game dinner, became enraged, leading to a scuffle that left Son with an injured finger.
The Korea Football Association on Friday dismissed Klinsmann as the head coach of the South Korean national team, saying the 59-year-old former German striker “has demonstrated the management skills and leadership expected of a national team head coach, from tactics and personnel management to work attitude.” I haven't been able to do it.” Any other talent needed to bring a competitive edge to your team. ”
Yun's post said that although there are cultural differences in how meals are conducted, Klinsmann was not concerned about how to foster and maintain teamwork.
“A coach who does not consider tactics and teamwork at the same time cannot lead his players to victory, no matter how good they are,” he wrote.
The post listed three principles that helped Mr. Park build teamwork during his successful Vietnam management days.
First, all team members, including myself, had to eat together and finish the meal at the same time.
Second, uniforms had to be worn during team activities, including meals and training.
Third, cell phones were not allowed during meals, team meetings, or training.
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Coach Park Han-seo applauds his players after Vietnam U23 team wins the 2019 SEA Games gold medal, December 10, 2019, photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy |
Yoon cited Coach Park's request, saying, “In order for more than 30 players and coaches to practice effectively, they should not think about anything other than soccer during practice.''
“If you are honored to be part of the national team, you should put the team before the individual. We are a team. We need to help each other and be a team.”
Yoon's post received more than 400 likes in less than a day and was shared by many people, including Park's son Park Chan-sung.
Park was appointed as the coach of the Vietnam national team in October 2017 and enjoyed a remarkable success over five years filled with titles and iconic moments.
Vietnam finished runners-up at the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship, won the 2018 AFF Cup, placed 4th at the 2018 Asian Games, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
He also helped Vietnam win two consecutive gold medals at the 2019 and 2021 SEA Games, helping Vietnam advance to the third round of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
The 66-year-old runs an eponymous youth soccer academy in Hanoi and recently became a senior consultant for newly formed Bac Ninh FC in the second division of the Vietnam Football League.
