Is that official? I'm just remembering Osieck's days in charge of Canada. Not exactly what you'd call high-flying success or swashbuckling play.
The first article made it sound like it was, but this one has Urawa's GM denying it: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071120-00000074-jij-spo
As much as he's brought success to us, I don't think it's a step in the right direction for the NT. As we all probably notice already, Japan just isn't suited for a defensive set-up.
Or maybe not if we get to lure Nishino or Hasegawa over instead and start walloping teams 7-0 regularly.
Now, I've got a solution. One Aus is now chasing. Jurgen Klinsmann. ex Germany coach, led them to semi-finals in 2006 or Gerard Houllier Coached, France, Liverpool and several other French clubs. Out of the two, I'd rather Jurgen. But on top of that, I'd WAY rather have Osim still coaching
Japan FA Deny Osieck And National Team Reports..... http://goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=487498
I am sure Japan will get their ass whipped and ripped just like 2006. May be worsely whipped! My prediction has never been wrong.
When's Osim world class manager? So far all u guys done is lost to Korea (again) and we didnt even got our best player