Katanec quits as Uzbekistan head coach for undisclosed well being causes

January 23 – Regardless of being near qualifying for the World Cup finals for the primary time, Uzbekistan head coach Srečko Katanec resigned on Wednesday citing undisclosed well being causes. 

The Uzbekistan Soccer Affiliation (UFA) stated  Katanec “expressed his remorse that he may not fulfil his duties professionally and fully in his present situation.” 

In a press release the UFA wished him “a full restoration and success in his future teaching profession.” Particulars of the 61-year-old Slovenian coach’s well being points weren’t given. 

Katanec, who coached his native nation on the 2002 World Cup, stepped down lower than two months earlier than qualifiers towards Kyrgyzstan and Iran. 

Katanec took over in August 2021 and has steered Uzbekistan to second of their Asian qualifying group, three factors behind leaders Iran and three forward of third-placed UAE with 4 matches remaining. The highest two advance to the finals instantly. 

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