The South Korean soccer team failed to beat Jordan in the quarterfinals of this year's Asian Cup and lost the trophy once again. The tactical arrangement of the team leader Chilian Shiwen has been widely questioned. According to domestic media reports, the South Korean FA plans to hold a meeting to explore the possibility of replacing the coach, and the decision will be revealed next week at the latest.
After losing the bidding, public opinion is generally in favor of Chilian Svein's dismissal. The South Korean FA will consult all parties to decide whether to keep the 59-year-old German soccer star in charge. The FA's main concern is said to be financial, as Klienschwinn still has nearly two and a half years left on his contract. If his contract is terminated at this moment, he will have to pay a compensation of up to 7 billion won (about HK$41 million), which is equivalent to 3.7% of the South Korean FA's financial budget this year. If the compensation for the replacement of the coaching team members is added, the total compensation will be even bigger, which makes the South Korean FA not dare to take action easily.
