Moreno tries to deal with uncertainty in Korean football
Robert Moreno has had quite an introduction to Korean football. When interviewing for the national team job in the summer after the disaster of the World Cup, he apparently impressed Korea FA officials with his knowledge of the subject. Nothing, however, can prepare you for reality. The 49-year-old former coach of Spain was given the job until the end of November, a period that includes six…
Robert Moreno, who previously coached Spain, has taken on the challenging role of leading Korea's national football team. His appointment came after a difficult World Cup, and he was given until the end of November to prove his worth, which includes six crucial matches. Of these, four have already taken place, with the results ranging from a 3-0 victory over Ecuador to a 4-1 defeat to Uruguay and a goalless draw with Venezuela.
The most recent win came on October 6 against Uzbekistan, but despite this, the team's overall performance has been a mixed bag.
Moreno's tenure has shown some positive signs tactically, as he has proven to be a coach who is not afraid to make things happen during games. This stands in contrast to his predecessor, Hong Myung-bo, who was perceived as rather passive during the World Cup. Now with only two matches remaining - a November 13 encounter against Saudi Arabia and a four-day later clash with Qatar - Moreno faces a daunting task.
Both games will be played in Qatar due to security concerns in Saudi Arabia, which is currently a volatile situation.
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