Klinsmann interview for US fans

by Babun Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:29 am

I don't know whether there'll be an English version so I bother to translate for you Very Happy

First,he was asked to make a comparison between his job as German NT' and US' coach.

Klinsmann: I found an established team in USA. Last time I checked, they played in the WC finals and managed to get out of their group into KO stages. Here, I continue where Bruce Arena and Bob Bradley left off. They accomplished a great job.

Then, he was asked what were the expectations from the US team.

Klinsmann: Germany were in shambles after EC 2004. We had to rebuild everything from scratch with ridiculious expectations. In Germany, at least, a semi-final appearance is expected.
In USA, my predecessors left a solid fundament for me to work with. USA aren't exactly a top ten team but I'll work on it in the upcoming years.The ambition is there.

He was asked what're his thoughts about the Belgium match today.

Klinsmann: They're young and have some extraordinary talented players. The game poses a great challenge for the current US team but we need them in order to progress.

Source: http://www.spox.com/de/sport/fussball/international/1109/News/juergen-klinsmann-nationaltrainer-job-in-usa-nicht-mit-dfb-zu-vergleichen.html

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