Dejan Kulusevski has spoken about the Swedish Football Association’s decision to sack former head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, using an interview with Fotbollskanalen to both back the move and underline his respect for the coach’s work.
Right decision and positive outcome
Dejan Kulusevski stated that the Swedish Football Association made the right decision to dismiss Jon Dahl Tomasson and said that things have gone well since the change. In the interview, Kulusevski said: "Things turned out well afterwards, so it was the right decision. Everything has gone really well since then."
Good relationship maintained after dismissal
Dejan Kulusevski emphasized that Jon Dahl Tomasson’s dismissal has not changed his view of the former head coach and said he remains in good contact with him. Kulusevski explained that Tomasson sent him a message after his comeback to congratulate him. Kulusevski said: "I’m in good contact with Jon; he messaged me after my comeback to congratulate me. Jon taught me things that no one else has. I’ve taken away tactical insights that I gained from him."
Strong praise for Tomasson’s coaching
Dejan Kulusevski said Jon Dahl Tomasson taught him things that no one else has and highlighted the tactical insights he gained from working with him. He described Tomasson as a fantastic coach and expressed confidence that Tomasson will return to the game. Kulusevski said: "He is a fantastic coach—I’m certain we’ll see him again in the future. It was sad to end our partnership, but that’s football. Life goes on."
Tomasson’s current situation and links
Since his dismissal as Sweden head coach, Jon Dahl Tomasson has not held a position. He has been linked to several roles and has been a candidate for head coach positions at Hibernian, Norwich, and Anderlecht.
