Dick Advocaat may make a shock return as head coach of the Curacao nationwide group after his successor Fred Rutten resigned only a month out from their World Cup debut.
Advocaat made historical past final November when he led the Caribbean island to the finals however stepped down three months later due to his daughter’s well being.
All through Rutten’s quick tenure, which included defeats by China and Australia in March, Curacao’s soccer federation (FFK) has been underneath strain from gamers and sponsors to reinstate Advocaat.
On Friday, the FFK put its full assist behind 63-year-old Rutten, stating he “will signify Curacao as nationwide head coach in the course of the World Cup”.
Nonetheless, simply three days later, following “open and constructive” talks, Rutten has departed, saying: “A local weather that damages skilled relationships amongst gamers and employees should not be allowed to emerge.
“It’s prudent to step again. Time is urgent and Curacao should transfer ahead.”
Stories within the Dutch media counsel Advocaat, 78, is open to returning to his former function following enhancements in his daughter’s well being.
Ought to he return, he’ll turn out to be the oldest coach in World Cup historical past.
Curacao, the smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup, face Germany on 14 June of their Group E opener, with additional matches in opposition to Ecuador and Ivory Coast.
They’re Scotland’s closing warm-up opponents on residence soil earlier than Steve Clarke’s facet additionally head to the finals, with Curacao visiting Hampden Park on 30 Could.
