The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Wednesday introduced the dismissal of the top coach of the boys’s nationwide staff, Stefan Kuntz.
The choice to take away Stefan Kuntz from his function follows a string of disappointing outcomes.
It all started with a draw towards Armenia within the Euro 2024 qualifiers, which was then adopted by a less-than-favorable final result in a pleasant match towards Japan.
Despite earlier experiences suggesting that Kuntz would proceed on the helm, the TFF in the end determined to take a unique path.
“Following a comprehensive evaluation meeting today with National Team Coach Stefan Kuntz, the TFF Board of Directors has amicably agreed to part ways with Mr. Kuntz, in the spirit of goodwill and professionalism. We extend our gratitude to Mr. Stefan Kuntz for his contributions to our National Football Team and wish him success in his future endeavors,” the TFF said in current statements.
During the Euro 2024 Qualifiers, the Turkish nationwide staff, also referred to as the Crescent-Stars, confronted off towards Armenia of their fifth match, concluding the sport with a 1-1 draw.
Bertuğ Yıldırım scored Türkiye’s sole objective within the 88th minute, whereas Armenia discovered the web within the forty ninth minute via Bichakhchyan.
Additionally, in a global pleasant match towards Japan, which marked the renewal of their rivalry after 21 years, the Crescent Stars encountered a 4-2 defeat towards the red-hot Japanese aspect.
Japan secured their victory with targets from Atsuki Ito within the fifteenth minute, Keito Nakamura within the thirty sixth and forty fourth minutes, and Junya Ito from a penalty kick within the 78th minute.
Türkiye’s targets, however, had been scored by Ozan Kabak within the forty fourth minute and Bertuğ Yıldırım within the 61st minute.
The draw towards Armenia and the loss to Japan put large strain on Coach Stefan Kuntz, who confronted important criticism, particularly after the defeat towards Japan.
In a candid press convention, Kuntz left no room for ambiguity, stating, “Rather than simply hearing, it is vital for the players to truly see. Players need to reach a level where they give their all. If they are not giving their absolute best, it pains me. The answers are found on the field, not in interviews.”
Many believed that Kuntz’s critique was restricted to his public statements.
However, it has emerged that the skilled coach additionally delivered a stern motivational speech throughout halftime within the match towards Japan, throughout which Türkiye discovered themselves trailing 3-1.
Unsatisfied with the staff’s efficiency on the pitch, Kuntz lashed out on the gamers within the dressing room leading to a backlash towards the gaffer.
As the Turkish nationwide staff appears to be like ahead to an vital match towards Croatia within the Euro 2024 Qualifiers Group D in October, there’s hypothesis that Kenan Koçak, one among Kuntz’s assistants, might assume non permanent cost of the staff.
If a brand new head coach is appointed, Kuntz’s assistants might both be relieved of their duties or, if agreeable, proceed of their roles below the brand new management.
According to unconfirmed experiences, the Turkish Football Federation has reportedly reached an settlement with Italian coach Vincenzo Montella.
Montella, who beforehand managed Adana Demirspor final season, is believed to be the frontrunner for the place of the brand new head coach for the Turkish nationwide staff.
During his tenure at Adana Demirspor, Montella achieved a powerful report of 38 wins, 17 attracts and 21 losses in 76 matches, sustaining a median of 1.72 factors per recreation.
Source: www.dailysabah.com