A Brief Response from Erick Thohir to Shin Tae Yong and a Warm Welcome to Patrick Kluivert

Kapanlagi.com - Erick Thohir has just expressed his gratitude to Shin Tae-yong for his contributions to the Indonesian National Team. In an Instagram post on January 11, 2025, the Chairman of PSSI appreciated the dedication of the South Korean coach during his tenure. The statement coincided with the announcement of Patrick Kluivert's arrival as the new coach of the national team.

In his post, Erick Thohir wrote, "Thank you, Coach Shin Tae-yong, for everything you’ve done for the Indonesian National Team. Now, it's time to welcome Coach Patrick Kluivert as we begin a new chapter in Indonesian football." The post immediately attracted public attention, garnering over 571 thousand likes and 16 thousand comments.

Netizens had varied reactions to this move. Most highlighted how the tribute to Shin Tae-yong seemed to come too late. However, many were also optimistic about welcoming Patrick Kluivert to elevate the national team to a higher level.

1. Thank You Message from Erick Thohir to Shin Tae-yong

Shin Tae-yong Leaves, Patrick Kluivert Arrives: A New Era of Indonesian Football Begins. (credit: instagram.com/erickthohir)

On January 11, 2025, Erick Thohir published a thank you message to Shin Tae-yong via Instagram. This post expressed appreciation for Shin's dedication while coaching the Indonesian National Team.

This post received over 574 thousand likes and 16 thousand comments, reflecting significant public attention to the statement.

2. Announcement of Patrick Kluivert's Arrival

Shin Tae-yong Leaves, Patrick Kluivert Arrives: A New Era of Indonesian Football Begins. (credit: instagram.com/erickthohir)

In the same post, Erick Thohir also announced that Patrick Kluivert would be the new coach of the Indonesian National Team. This announcement marks the beginning of a new era in the national football journey.

Patrick Kluivert is known as an experienced figure in international football. His presence is expected to bring significant changes.

3. Netizen Reactions to Erick's Thank You Speech

Shin Tae-yong Leaves, Patrick Kluivert Arrives: A New Era of Indonesian Football Begins. (credit: instagram.com/shintaeyong7777)

Comments from netizens show a variety of reactions. Some feel that appreciation for Shin Tae-yong comes too late, while others praise Erick's steps.

For example, @ibnujamilo commented, "Bismillah the best." Meanwhile, @puriie_puriie sarcastically remarked, "Wkwk only after coach Shin uploaded did he upload to say thank you."

4. Hopes for the New Era of Patrick Kluivert

Shin Tae-yong Goes, Patrick Kluivert Comes: A New Era of Indonesian Football Begins. (credit: instagram.com/erickthohir)

Netizens also have high hopes for Patrick Kluivert to make the Indonesian national team more competitive on the international stage. Many are optimistic about this change.

However, skepticism remains regarding how Kluivert will adapt to Indonesian football. This poses a unique challenge for the new coach.

5. Chronology of Erick Thohir's Steps

Shin Tae-yong Goes, Patrick Kluivert Comes: A New Era of Indonesian Football Begins. (credit: instagram.com/shintaeyong7777)

Erick Thohir's steps are not separate from the internal dynamics of PSSI. The change of coach was decided after an evaluation of previous performance.

Patrick Kluivert's presence is expected to bring a new color, especially in preparing the national team for upcoming competitions.

6. What is the reason Erick Thohir replaced Shin Tae-yong with Patrick Kluivert?

This decision is part of PSSI's efforts to improve the performance of the Indonesian national team by bringing in an experienced coach like Patrick Kluivert.

7. What was Shin Tae-yong's contribution while coaching the Indonesian national team?

Shin Tae-yong successfully led the U-20 National Team to various international tournaments and significantly improved the team's playing style.

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