Spanish Coach Jesús Casas Rejects Supply to Coach Korean Nationwide Soccer Group, Persevering with with Iraq – KFA Faces Issue in Choosing New Head Coach

It was reported that the coach of the Iraqi nationwide soccer crew, Jesús Casas (51), who was named as one of many candidates for the following head coach of the Korean nationwide soccer crew, rejected a proposal from the Korea Soccer Affiliation (KFA) to be a coach.

Winwin, a neighborhood media group within the Center East, reported on the fifteenth (Korean time), “Coach Casas obtained curiosity from KFA as Jurgen Klinsmann’s subsequent coach and made the ultimate determination. He obtained an official notification and a proposal from KFA, “however he stated, “Coach Casas is contemplating the provide for the place of Korean coach. Nonetheless, I made a decision to proceed main Iraq.”

If the report is true, the method of choosing Korea’s subsequent coach will face difficulties once more. Coach Klinsmann, a former German legend, was dishonorably sacked in February on account of poor efficiency. KFA is in search of a brand new coach, however there aren’t any clear outcomes but. As well as, there’s even information that he turned down the provide to be the supervisor of Korea. Coach Jesse Marsh, who was thought of the strongest candidate, took over because the Canadian nationwide crew coach as an alternative of Korea on the 14th. Then got here the information that Director Casas had been rejected.

Earlier than that, native European media, together with Lelebo from Spain, additionally famous that Coach Casas was one of many candidates for the pinnacle coach of the Korean nationwide crew, however the potential for being positioned within the at the moment low profile.

After dismissing coach Klinsmann, KFA Energy Strengthening Committee Chairman Jeong Hae-seong stated, “We are going to appoint an official coach for the Korean nationwide crew in Could. We are going to be sure that there will probably be no disruption within the worldwide sport in June. ” Nonetheless, the place of Korean chief stays vacant. Korea will face Singapore and China within the second qualifying spherical of the Asian area for the 2026 FIFA World Cup North and Central America in June. One other World Cup match could possibly be held with out an official coach. In March final 12 months, coach Hwang Seon-hong was the interim coach and led the nationwide A crew.

Korea is in Group C of the second qualifying spherical of the North and Central America World Cup, competing with Thailand, China and Singapore. They’re first of their group with 3 wins and 1 draw (10 factors), however second place China (7 factors) and third place Thailand (4 factors) are nonetheless chasing them. It isn’t a stage the place you’ll be able to really feel utterly comfy.

Coach Casas, who’s of Spanish nationality, spent his profession primarily as a participant within the decrease leagues of Spain, together with Cadiz. After his retirement, he took management of the Cádiz youth crew and gained managerial expertise, then he labored as a sport analyst for Eibar (Spain) and Barcelona (Spain) and as a scout for Barcelona. He gained further teaching expertise at Watford, England in 2018, and likewise coached the Spanish nationwide crew for 4 years. He has been main the Iraqi nationwide crew since 2022.

Winwin stated, “We honor the contract with the Iraqi Soccer Affiliation. Coach Casas will proceed his journey with the aim of advancing to the North and Central American World Cup.

Iraq gained all 4 video games (12 factors) in Group F within the second qualifying spherical of the North and Central America World Cup and took first place within the group.

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