Chung Mong-joon, the 62-year-old president of the Korea Football Association, stated that the selection of the South Korean national team coach would prioritize “strong leadership” during the inauguration ceremony of a new stadium in Cheonan. He added that even a legendary manager like Sir Alex Ferguson would face significant media scrutiny, considering the current state of affairs in South Korean football.
In a press conference, Chung Mong-joon remarked, “Ultimately, for the South Korean national team, the ability to build a team is paramount. I believe the coaching staff can effectively handle tactical aspects, so leadership will be crucial.”
Following the dismissal of Jurgen Klinsmann in February due to disappointing results at the Asian Cup, the search for a new national team head coach began, but the position remains vacant. Jung Hae-sung, the chairman of the National Team Strengthening Committee, has examined numerous candidates but has not announced a successor. Recently, Jung Hae-sung resigned unexpectedly, citing irreconcilable differences between the committee and the KFA’s upper management, sparking widespread controversy.
Addressing this matter, Chung Mong-joon stated, “I told the National Team Strengthening Committee, ‘Don’t say things like, “Someone will do this” or “Someone will do that.” First, we need to decide what we want, then consider the feasibility of candidates. Isn’t that crucial? However, it seems difficult to figure out what we need.”
Next, Lee Im-seong, the KFA’s technical director, will travel to Europe to meet with candidates on the shortlist. Regarding the next national team manager, Chung Mong-joon commented, “I haven’t received a report yet, but I understand that Lee Im-seong is diligently working on it. Regardless of who is chosen to coach the South Korean national team, there’s a possibility that 45% to 55% of the media will oppose it. Recently, as people’s passion for football has intensified, the standards for the national team coach, who receives nationwide attention, have become more rigorous. This means that even if Ferguson were to take charge, it wouldn’t be easy.”
In conclusion, Chung Mong-joon assured the South Korean public, “There has been much discussion about the national team coach in recent days. Once a coach is selected, we will thoroughly explain the entire process. I believe it will be successful.”
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