Dick Advocaat may make a shock return as head coach of the Curacao nationwide staff 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 brief tenure, which included defeats by China and Australia in March, Curacao’s soccer federation (FFK) has been below strain from gamers and sponsors to reinstate Advocaat.
On Friday, the FFK put its full assist behind 63-year-old Rutten, stating he “will characterize Curacao as nationwide head coach through the World Cup”.
Nevertheless, simply three days later, following “open and constructive” talks, Rutten has departed, saying: “A local weather that damages skilled relationships amongst gamers and workers should not be allowed to emerge.
“It’s prudent to step again. Time is urgent and Curacao should transfer ahead.”
Reviews 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 grow 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 remaining warm-up opponents on residence soil earlier than Steve Clarke’s aspect additionally head to the finals, with Curacao visiting Hampden Park on 30 Could.
