Hong Myung-bo's Tactics Fail
Hong Myung-bo's South Korea football team has failed to advance to the knockout stage of the North and Central America World Cup, with a 1-2 record in the group stage. In the final match against South Africa, they lost 0-1, with Son Heung-min being left out of the starting lineup in a shocking move. Aroso, the coach, revealed in an interview with a Portuguese newspaper in April that he had written all of the team's tactics, effectively making him the de facto manager.
Aroso's Blunt Criticism
Aroso exposed the weaknesses of Hong Myung-bo's tactics, including the team's vulnerability on the left and right wings. This was a fatal mistake for a coach. When the interview content was revealed in Korea, Aroso requested the removal of the article from the newspaper. [Photo] OSEN DB.
What's Wrong with Korea's Football Team?
Aroso's words were a harsh criticism of Korea's football team. In the match against Czech Republic, Lee Tae-seok and Seol Young-woo played as left and right backs, respectively. Lee Tae-seok struggled throughout the game. In the second match against Mexico, Hong Myung-bo started Seol Young-woo on the left, causing controversy. Kim Moon-hwan played on the right. The result was another failure. Seol Young-woo failed to deliver a basic cross and struggled throughout the game. As a right-footed player, he even shot with his left foot, which was off-target.
Failure in the South Africa Match
In the South Africa match, Lee Tae-seok and Seol Young-woo were again selected as the starting lineup. Despite their struggles, Hong Myung-bo started Jens Castro in the second half. Castro played aggressively, but the three-back tactic ultimately failed. [Photo] OSEN DB.
Aroso's Final Farewell
Aroso announced on his SNS that his two-year contract with the South Korea football team had expired, marking his official farewell. Aroso said, “Although my two-year contract with the team has ended, I believe that I have gained a lot of experience as a coach. Personally, I had difficult moments, but I was able to enjoy the time I spent on the pitch, pouring my heart into coaching. I would like to thank the Korea Football Association, Hong Myung-bo, and all the staff who supported me and helped me adapt to a different culture.”
No Apology for the Loss
Aroso said, “Winning is not always good, and losing is not always bad. Sometimes, the difference between success and failure is very small, and it depends on the details and even luck.” He remained unapologetic until the end. / [email protected]
Current Situation
Currently, the South Korea football team is ranked 3rd in the league, with a record of 1-0-2 in 3 games. They are 6 points behind the leader, Mexico, in the title race. In their last 2 games, they have a record of 1-1-0, remaining unbeaten.
