More questions than answers for Korea

Four games in, the interim head coach of the Korea national football team, Robert Moreno, has faced a host of questions without many answers. If this were a league season, Moreno would be in the early stages of his initial contract, which covers two years. However, he now has two more games to go in November before the decision on his future will be made, including a potential role in the Asian Cup in January and beyond.

While the focus has primarily been on the results, it is worth examining the team's performance thus far.

The journey began with a convincing 3-0 win over Ecuador, followed by a 4-1 defeat to Uruguay. A 0-0 draw against Venezuela marked the third game, and Moreno's team ended their four-game campaign with a 2-0 victory against Uzbekistan. At face value, Moreno's introduction to the team seemed to bring some improvements. The players displayed more energy, displayed enhanced tactical flexibility, and communicated better on the field. However, one must remember that the initial state of the team was far from ideal.

Hong Myung-bo, the previous head coach, took over in 2018, and his tenure started off poorly, culminating in a disastrous World Cup appearance. Images from Mexico, where Korea struggled mightily, continue to linger in the memories of football fans. With Moreno now in charge, it remains to be seen if he can transform the team and turn the tide of recent performances.