Jurgen Klinsmann's future as manager of the United States has been debated both publicly and privately as he continues to be under intense scrutiny.

Klinsmann said he was “very comfortable” with his position and that he believed those calling for him to be fired were “being disrespectful” and “ignoring the facts.”

Many critics have called for Klinsmann to be fired following their losses to Mexico and Costa Rica.

“I’m not afraid,” Klinsmann said. “What you need to do is stick to the facts. Soccer is emotional, and a lot of people make conclusions without knowing anything about the inside of the team or the sport. I still believe we will get the points we need to qualify, and I am even confident we could win the group.”

He added: “The fact is, we lost two games. There is a lot of talk from people who don’t understand soccer or the team.”

If Gulati decides to replace Klinsmann, it could be announced as soon as this week.