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Jurgen Klinsmann 'needs to be replaced' as South Korea manager, national FA officials rule, as German's methods were seen as 'disrespectful' after country's Asian Cup semi-final exit

South Korea's Football Association has advised sacking head coach Jurgen Klinsmann following their semi-final exit at the Asian Cup.

The German legend took charge of the South Korean national side in February 2023, with a contract through to the end of the 2026 World Cup.

But an advisory committee within the Korea Football Association (KFA) has said that he should be removed from his post imminently, following criticism of his leadership, and the country's 2-0 defeat to Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-final last week.

Reuters reports that while the committee has no official power for administrative decisions, there were already question marks over Klinsmann's role, with a brawl inside the camp adding to tensions ahead of the semi-final.