South Korea coach Juergen Klinsmann praised captain Son Heung-min after the Tottenham Hotspur striker scored each targets in his new workforce’s 2-2 draw with guests Colombia in Ulsan on Friday.
Son has endured a tough season within the Premier League however put these points to 1 aspect to attain twice because the South Koreans took a two-goal lead into the interval in Klinsmann’s first sport in control of the Taeguk Warriors.
“I’m obviously very happy every time Sonny scores,” stated Klinsmann, who was appointed because the alternative for Paulo Bento on the finish of February.
“As a striker, this is what you’re looking for. He had a fantastic game. He has the freedom to rotate (behind the striker). As long as he knows where the goal is, I am happy.”
Son has struggled to repeat the performances that noticed him end because the Premier League’s joint-top scorer final season, however he gave South Korea the lead from distance within the tenth minute earlier than curling residence a surprising free kick moments earlier than the interval.
However, the South Koreans failed to present Klinsmann a successful begin to his tenure when targets from James Rodriguez and Jorge Carrascal within the first 5 minutes of the second half noticed the Colombians declare a draw.
Despite the slip, the previous U.S. and Germany coach was inspired by the efficiency after solely spending a restricted time together with his squad following his arrival within the nation.
“In just a few days, I saw a lot of good things. This game was very, very good,” stated Klinsmann.
“We gave two goals away right after halftime, unfortunately. Maybe concentration was not there. The rest of the 84 minutes was a very good game.
“We keep learning, and we keep trying things out.
“We wanted to, from the beginning, play high tempo and find ways to get chances, and match the aggressiveness of Colombia.
“And we matched that aggressiveness. I was very pleased with the way we tactically executed our ideas. I am really, really pleased with the performance.”
