JakartaShocking news comes from the world of Indonesian football. PSSI officially dismissed Shin Tae Yong as the coach of the Indonesian National Team following the failure in the 2024 AFF Cup a few weeks ago. This decision was announced at a press conference led by the Chairman of PSSI, Erick Thohir, on Monday, January 6, 2025.
The announcement has sparked a variety of reactions from the public and football fans in the country. Many questioned PSSI’s decision after Shin Tae Yong brought some progress to the Garuda squad, even though he failed to meet expectations in his last tournament.
On the same occasion, Erick Thohir emphasized that PSSI has prepared a candidate to replace Shin Tae Yong. The new coach will be officially introduced on January 12, 2025, bringing new hope for the Indonesian national team. Here is the information, summarized by Liputan6, Monday (6/1).
The Reason for Shin Tae Yong’s Dismissal
PSSI announced that this decision was made based on a thorough evaluation of Shin Tae Yong’s performance with the Indonesian National Team.
The failure of the Indonesian national team to advance to the semifinals of the 2024 AFF Cup is the main reason behind this dismissal, especially after the 0-1 loss to the Philippines in the final group match at Manahan Stadium, Solo.
Erick Thohir emphasized the need for a coach who can implement more effective strategies, build better communication with players, and implement consistent programs.
“We see the need for a leader who can better implement the strategies agreed upon by the players, improve communication, and certainly implement the programs better as well. There will be a process regarding our relationship (with Shin Tae-yong) that has ended,” said Erick at the press conference, quoting his personal Instagram.
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