Schuster replaces Kluivert on shortlist for Stars job

German Bernd Schuster has found his way into the five-man shortlist to be considered for the vacant Black Stars coaching position.

The inclusion of the former Real Madrid manager follows the withdrawal of Dutch, Patrick Kluivert , who initially made it into the shortlist.

Kluivert,  an assistant to Louis van Gaal on the Netherlands’ bench during the 2014 World Cup, where they finished third, did not give any reason for pulling out.

Schuster, 54, is a former player whose managerial role is limited to club level. From FC Koln in Germany through to Levante and Getafe in Spain, his biggest role is far the one at Real Madrid (2007-2008) and his last job was at Spain’s Malaga last season.

The other coaches to be interviewed are Michel Pont, Marco Tardelli, Avram Grant and Juan Ignicio Jimenenz.

Pont and Tardelli will arrive in Accra to be interviewed on October 17,  while Grant and Jimenez will be interviewed on October 18.

Meanwhile, Ricardo Gareca is on standby in the event one or some of the above listed are not readily available.