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Interim South Korea coach Moreno: “If I have something to say, I’ll show it on the pitch”

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Roberto Moreno said he felt honored and deeply responsible after taking charge of South Korea’s national football team on an interim basis.
  • He will coach six international matches from September through November, with his contract running until Nov. 27.
  • The contract could be extended through the 2027 Asian Cup depending on the results of the team’s friendlies, and Moreno will debut against Ecuador in Suwon.

Roberto Moreno has a direct answer for anyone waiting to hear what he intends to do as South Korea’s interim national team coach: “If I have something to say, I’ll show it on the pitch.”

The 49-year-old Spaniard shared his first thoughts about the appointment on his personal website. He called the job both an honor and a heavy responsibility, saying he had known and respected South Korean football for a long time. His role now, he said, was to work for South Korean football.

If I have something to say, I’ll show it on the pitch.

· Roberto MorenoHe described how he plans to communicate his approach as South Korea’s interim coach.

Moreno did not promise results. Instead, he promised to work hard, act honestly and approach the job with respect.

I feel honored and deeply responsible.

· Roberto MorenoHe expressed his reaction to taking charge of the national team.

The Korea Football Association appointed him to lead six international matches scheduled from September through November. It was the first time the association had selected a coach through an open recruitment process. His contract runs until Nov. 27 and may be extended through the 2027 Asian Cup, which opens in Saudi Arabia next January, depending on the results of the friendly matches.

Moreno will make his debut against Ecuador on the 24th in Suwon.

I will not promise results. Instead, I promise to do my best and work honestly and respectfully.

· Roberto MorenoHe set out his commitments without guaranteeing results.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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