Erick Thohir Announces the Dismissal of Shin Tae Yong, Replacement Candidate is Ready

Kapanlagi.com - The world of Indonesian football has been shaken by shocking news! PSSI has officially decided to terminate its cooperation with Shin Tae Yong as the coach of the Indonesian national team following disappointing results at the AFF Cup 2024 recently. This announcement was made at a press conference led by PSSI Chairman, Erick Thohir, on Monday, January 6, 2025.

This decision immediately triggered a variety of reactions from the public and football fans in the country. Many questioned PSSI's move, considering that Shin Tae Yong had brought significant progress to the Garuda squad, even though the results in the last tournament did not meet expectations.

On this occasion, Erick Thohir also emphasized that PSSI has prepared a candidate to replace Shin Tae Yong. The new coach is scheduled to be officially introduced on January 12, 2025, bringing new hope for the future of the Indonesian national team.

1. Reasons for the Dismissal of Shin Tae Yong

PSSI has just announced a surprising decision regarding the future of Shin Tae Yong as the coach of the Indonesian national team. A thorough evaluation revealed that the team's failure to advance to the semifinals of the AFF Cup 2024, especially after a narrow 0-1 loss to the Philippines at Manahan Stadium, became an unavoidable turning point.

Erick Thohir, as the Chairman of PSSI, emphasized the importance of a coach who can implement smarter strategies, establish better communication with the players, and execute a consistent program.

"We need a leader who can unify the vision and strategy with the players, as well as build more effective communication. Our relationship with Shin Tae Yong is now officially over," Erick stated at a press conference, which was posted on his personal Instagram account.

2. Reactions and Responses from Erick Thohir

In a press conference shared through his official Instagram account, Erick Thohir presented this important decision with full transparency, receiving over 107,000 likes and thousands of comments from his followers. He revealed that the professional relationship with Shin Tae Yong ended on good terms after a meeting with Sumardji, a PSSI representative, on the morning before the official announcement.

"We have found the right candidate and will invite all media to a press conference on January 12, 2025. The coaching composition we choose is not just about leadership, but more about solid teamwork, where the coach will be accompanied by high-quality assistants. This is all to improve our performance to fight for the World Cup again," said Erick.

3. Who Will Replace Shin Tae Yong?

PSSI has announced the long-awaited moment, which is the launch of a new coach to replace Shin Tae Yong, scheduled to take place in a press conference on January 12, 2025.

Although there is much speculation circulating about who this coach will be, Erick Thohir, the head of PSSI, is still reluctant to disclose details and invites the media to attend in person and interact in a Q&A session on the same day.

"The new coach will arrive in Indonesia on the evening of January 11 and will be introduced to the public that afternoon," said Erick, adding to the curiosity of football fans in the country.

4. Challenges for the New Coach

The new coach replacing Shin Tae Yong faces significant challenges, especially in building a strong mentality and strategy for the team.

According to a report from Bola.net, this new coach is expected to have a deep understanding of tactics, effective communication skills, and substantial international experience to advance the Indonesian National Team.

Moreover, the selected coach must be able to motivate the Garuda squad better than Shin Tae Yong, so that the national team's achievements can continue to soar on the world football stage.

5. Public Response and Fan Support

The dismissal of Shin Tae Yong has shaken the emotions of Indonesian football fans, who feel the loss of a coach who has made significant contributions to improving the performance of the U-23 National Team and enhancing training infrastructure. Many netizens have expressed their disappointment, as one social media user stated,

"Finish the qualification first, man, before changing the coach. The evaluation is terrible just because of failing in the AFF, forget that AFF." They questioned the decision with a skeptical tone, "Will the national team really be much better in the future if STY is replaced?"

However, amid the protests, there is also new hope emerging, with netizens optimistic that a new coach can lead the Indonesian National Team further towards the World Cup. On one hand, support for PSSI's decision has also surfaced, with the belief that the new coach can elevate the national team to a higher level on the international stage.

6. Why was Shin Tae Yong dismissed by PSSI?

Shin Tae Yong had to leave the coaching seat of the Indonesian national team after their journey in the AFF Cup 2024 ended sooner than expected, without successfully reaching the semifinals.

7. Who will replace Shin Tae Yong as the coach of the Indonesian national team?

PSSI is ready to reveal the new coach who will lead the national team on January 12, 2025, but until now, the identity of the awaited coach remains a mystery.

8. Did Shin Tae Yong have achievements while coaching the national team?

Of course, he has captured the world's attention with his magical touch in changing game tactics, bringing fresh air and remarkable achievements in various international events.

9. What challenges will the new coach of the Indonesian national team face?

The new coach is expected to bring about significant changes by strengthening game strategies, building solid synergy among the players, and preparing the national team to face challenges in upcoming tournaments.

10. What is Erick Thohir's response regarding the dismissal of Shin Tae Yong?

Erick Thohir revealed that this decision was made after a thorough assessment of performance and considering the need for a fresh strategy for the national team.

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