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Dick Advocaat could make a surprise comeback as head coach of the Curacao national team after his successor Fred Rutten stepped down just a month after their World Cup debut.
Advocate made history last November when he led the Caribbean island to the final but He resigned three months later Because of her daughter’s health.
Throughout Rutten’s short tenure, which included defeats to China and Australia in March, the Football Federation of Curacao (FFK) was under pressure from players and sponsors to reinstate the advocate.
On Friday, the FFK put its full support behind Rutten, 63, saying he would “represent Curacao as national head coach during the World Cup”.
However, just three days later, after “open and constructive” discussions, Rutten left, saying: “A climate that damages the professional relationship between players and staff must not be allowed to arise. It is wise to step back. Time is pressing and Curaçao must move forward.”
Dutch media reports suggest the advocate, 78, is open to returning to her previous role after her daughter’s health improves.
If he returns, he will be the oldest coach in World Cup history.
Curacao, the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup, will face Germany in their Group E opener on June 14, with further matches against Ecuador and Ivory Coast.
