SOUTH KOREA
Jurgen Klinsmann
After four years of the super-serious Paulo Bento, the smiling and breezy German has freshened things up in Seoul.
After being appointed in February, Klinsmann got a good look at his new team’s defensive frailties in March against Colombia and Uruguay, conceding twice in both friendlies. After the latter, he had to handle an overblown controversy involving Napoli defender Kim Min-jae.
“I only want to focus on my club at the moment, not on the national team,” the centre-back said after the 2-1 loss, citing a long and draining campaign. The comment was badly received in Korea, where it was briefly suggested that the Manchester United transfer target was preparing to end his international career. He apologised soon after, and held a meeting with Klinsmann in Naples.
Son Heung-min did find the net against Colombia - his first international goals since before the World
