This afternoon, the South Korean national team officially kicked off its training for the World Cup qualifying stage, and at this crucial moment of preparation, national team head coach Hong Myung-bo led the team forward with his deep vision and rich experience. In an interview, he not only reviewed his coaching career, but also expressed his deep thoughts on the challenges he will face in the future.
Returning to coaching, emotions and anticipation
Talking about the feeling of standing on the national team's training ground again, Hong Mingfu could not hide his inner excitement and emotion. "To be precise, this has been a re-start after more than ten years." He lamented, "As the coach of the national team, I am standing here after a ten-year gap, and the excitement in my heart is intertwined with my thoughts about the future. Of course, along with this excitement, I also have many concerns, after all, the world of soccer and myself have changed dramatically from ten years ago." He admits that it is the past failures that have made him appreciate this opportunity even more and grow into the person he is today as he continues to learn.
Ten years of personal and team growth
Talking about the changes in these ten years, Hong Mingfu laughed that he has added a lot of gray hair, but more than that, he has grown and matured as a coach. "Through various experiences, I have learned a lot and have a deeper understanding of results." He emphasized that his sense of growth today is far greater than it was ten years ago, which is both a testament to his personal efforts and his boundless expectations for the future.
Challenges and opportunities as overseas players return to the team
As for the overseas players who will be returning to the team soon, Hong Mingfu expressed his understanding and preparedness. "The late return of the main players does have some impact on the team, especially since they can only practice together for a limited period of time." However, he also pointed out that this situation is not uncommon in the national team, and that he is used to this rhythm and will ensure that the players can quickly get back to form through scientific training arrangements.
The use of Sundowns: a weapon on the left side of the field
Talking about South Korea's core player Son, Hong Myung-bo clearly has a clear tactical plan. "Sun's best and favorite position is the left side of the road, he is good at using the space in front to create threats." He analyzed, "The next key is how to let Sun form a tacit cooperation with other players to bring out his maximum potential."
Against Palestine: a duel for every game
Hong Myung-bo showed a high level of importance for the upcoming match against Palestine. "This match is not only significant for me personally, but also crucial for the Korean national team." He emphasized, "As part of the World Cup qualifiers, the result of each match will directly affect whether we can advance to the final round. Therefore, we must give it our all and have no room for error."
