Don Garber, the MLS chief, says he does not provide any directions to Klinsmann as to whom he should be selecting and whom not, but, being a supporter of the American team, as anyone else, he also has the right to put forward his views.
In one of his interviews, Garber had expressed his disappointment about the fact that most of the players who had made it to the MLS XI of the season this year had not been considered for selection by Klinsmann at all.
But, according to him, he did not make that statement in his capacity as the chief of the League.
Clarifying his point, the 59-year old said, “I am a supporter of the national side and I believe the likes of Dax, Benny and a few others, they have been really consistent playing in MLS for past some time and it would be really exciting if they get a look in at the international level.
“But, having said that, I would like to make it clear that there are no influences whatsoever on the national manager in the selection matters. We all are entitled to our views, but, at the end of the day, it’s his decision only and nobody has a say in that.”
“As far as my relationship with him is concerned, there are no issues. It’s alright for two individuals to disagree on certain topics. Everyone’s point of view can’t be the same. But, what’s important for you is to fulfil your responsibility and we both are trying to fulfil our responsibilities as well as we can.”
“Our job profiles are different. He is working in the best interests of the American national side, while, I am looking to make regular improvements in the League.”
Don Garber, the MLS chief, says he does not provide any directions to Klinsmann as to whom he should be selecting and whom not, but, being a supporter of the American team, as anyone else, he also has the right to put forward his views.
In one of his interviews, Garber had expressed his disappointment about the fact that most of the players who had made it to the MLS XI of the season this year had not been considered for selection by Klinsmann at all.
But, according to him, he did not make that statement in his capacity as the chief of the League.
Clarifying his point, the 59-year old said, “I am a supporter of the national side and I believe the likes of Dax, Benny and a few others, they have been really consistent playing in MLS for past some time and it would be really exciting if they get a look in at the international level.
“But, having said that, I would like to make it clear that there are no influences whatsoever on the national manager in the selection matters. We all are entitled to our views, but, at the end of the day, it’s his decision only and nobody has a say in that.”
“As far as my relationship with him is concerned, there are no issues. It’s alright for two individuals to disagree on certain topics. Everyone’s point of view can’t be the same. But, what’s important for you is to fulfil your responsibility and we both are trying to fulfil our responsibilities as well as we can.”
“Our job profiles are different. He is working in the best interests of the American national side, while, I am looking to make regular improvements in the League.”