Doha:Robert Moreno, the caretaker head coach for the South Korean men's national football team, expressed his admiration for veteran players who have resolved internal conflicts ahead of their upcoming match against Saudi Arabia.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Moreno commended the players for engaging in heart-to-heart conversations, which allowed the team to move forward. This comes as South Korea prepares to face Saudi Arabia at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al Rayyan on Friday.
The match marks South Korea's first outing since key players Hwang In-beom, Hwang Hee-chan, and Kim Min-jae reportedly considered retiring from international play following tensions with the team's leadership. However, all players have reconciled and will participate in the November matches.
The players released a joint statement through the Korea Football Association, affirming their unified focus on delivering strong performances. Moreno emphasized the importance of these discussions in determining the future direction of the team and praised the players for their maturity.
Moreno's tenure with the team, however, remains uncertain as his contract is set to expire on November 27. Despite the Asian Football Confederation's decision to postpone the Asian Cup to December 2027, Moreno remains focused on the present, maintaining that his role is to provide the best support for the team.