Coach Hong Myung-bo showed his potential to go to North Korea, China, and the U.S. to win the Korea-Japan + East Asian Cup
Jul 14, 2025
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Coach Hong met with reporters before training for the match against Japan held at Seongnam Stadium on the 14th and said, `I think it was a very important time for the national team regardless of the result of the game and it was a good time. Of course, there are still games left tomorrow, but I felt a lot while living with the players for about 10 days. "
The East Asian Cup was a test stage for Hong Myung-bo, who has no European leagues. It was necessary to find synergy through infinite competition beyond jade stone for the success of the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup finals. The team responded to Hong's motivation by calling the East Asian Cup a `war' with a 3-0 win over China and a 2-0 win over Hong Kong. He showed a well-organized performance even though he didn't have long time to hit his feet. In particular, it was impressive that Hong's tactical changes, which came up with a three-back tactic, were made organically.
Coach Hong said, `It may be hasty to talk about what happened a year later now, but there are a few players who have shown very good performances. He showed a very positive side of himself"I don't know what the situation will look like in a year, but these players have confirmed a lot of possibilities in a big frame that they will be able to play for South Korea at the World Cup. It was a very good time, and it was fun."
The momentum of Japan is also great. The Japanese national team, consisting of all J Leaguers, won 2-0 against China following a 6-1 victory against Hong Kong and won two consecutive games. Among the 26 players, 12 were called up for the first time, so some were evaluated as 'third advanced' rather than second-tier. However, he put to rest this perspective by showing outstanding performance in the matches against Hong Kong and Japan.
Coach Hong said, `Japan has continued to play the same type of soccer no matter which player is selected. Coach Hyun (Hajime Moriyasu) has also led the team for a very long time. I think it's better than us in that regard"Even so, "Our players are well aware of what to do for the World Cup, which is a short period of time, and they understand how to move as a team during the convocation. So I hope that our players will do well tomorrow," he replied.
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▶I called and played two games, and tomorrow is the last game (against Japan). Regardless of the result of the game, it was a very important time for the national team, and I think it was a good time. Of course, there are still games left tomorrow, but I felt a lot while living with the players for about 10 days. It may be hasty to talk about what happened a year later now, but there are a few players who have shown very good performances. He showed a very positive side. I don't know what the situation will be in a year, but these players have confirmed a lot of possibilities in a big frame to play as South Korea's national team players at the World Cup. It was a great time, and it was fun.
-The rotation was made in the previous two games, but will he play as the best member tomorrow.
▶Of course. (Players) are in good overall condition. Among them, the players with the best performance will participate.
-If you're going to comment on Japan,
▶Whatever player is selected, he has continued to play the same type of soccer. Coach Hyun (Hajime Moriyasu) has also led the team for a very long time. I think it would be better than us in that regard. However, our players are also well aware of what to do for the World Cup, which is a short period, and they understand how to move as a team during the convocation period. So I'm expecting our players to do well tomorrow.
-What's the point to watch against Japan.
▶ Both teams are operating similar tactics. Although Japan is a little more detailed, we will apply the plan that we clearly have at some point. I think there will be a chance to score. I think it will be very important how well we mark the major Japanese players and how we deal with them on the offensive side. The time zone cannot be said to be at any point, but there are parts to be prepared for in the second half. I'll prepare well for those things.
-The game against Japan has a lot of variables. The way you motivate yourself has changed from the past.
▶ In the past, it should not be ' was very strong. I used to do that, too. At some point, I felt that wasn't all. Of course, our players should play with pride as representative players, but I hope they don't lose important tactics or performance because of that. I want you to do it with a more enjoyable heart.
-Recently, he has been losing 0-3 for two consecutive games against Korea and Japan.
▶Of course, it's an important game, so we have to win. To win, I think our players will do well.
-Japan seems to be wary of Oh Se-hoon.
▶I will watch today's training and prepare for tomorrow's deployment and at what point.
-If you specify the positive aspects you have seen from the call-up players.
▶I can't predict what will happen a year from now, but I can predict the possibility. If this player continues to play in this form a year after this, I can think of the point where he can go and play this role in a certain position on our team. I think I got a positive answer through the coach's meeting. Of course, you have to compare it with players in Europe. We need to consider to what extent those players can play and how they maintain their performance and what role they will play in the team. In that sense, I think it was a time that made it very easy for the players to organize a year later.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
