On September 13, R. Moreno, interim head coach of the South Korean national team, arrived at Incheon International Airport, officially beginning his role coaching the South Korean team.

Moreno was greeted at the airport by Hyun Young-min, chairman of the Korea Football Association (KFA) Technical Committee, and supporters. Hyun Young-min presented a bouquet of flowers to Moreno, who accepted it with a smile.

When interviewed by media, Moreno said, "I came here with many dreams and responsibilities. I am very pleased to coach the South Korean national team."

On September 1, Moreno officially obtained the interim head coach position for the South Korean team following an open recruitment process by the KFA. Under the current arrangement, he will coach the team until at least November 27, during which time he will lead the team in 6 A-level matches. If his coaching results meet expectations, he will have the opportunity to continue leading the team at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for January.

For Moreno, this is not merely a temporary position lasting a few months. After the South Korean football team's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, the resignation of former KFA president Chung Mong-gyu, and a series of subsequent events including a national audit, the team is in a phase where it needs to recalibrate itself.

Regarding the previous World Cup qualification failure, Moreno said, "I acknowledge that this is deeply disappointing for anyone. But we cannot forget what has happened, and at the same time, we must look forward and move on. I will try to make the South Korean national team proud again."

After securing his position as South Korean head coach, Moreno has begun preparing for upcoming matches. It is reported that he has communicated with South Korean players based in Europe and watched K League matches to analyze domestic players.

The South Korean team will play four consecutive matches during the international break in September and October, against Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Uzbekistan respectively. The South Korean team will play Ecuador in Suwon on September 24, host Uruguay in Seoul on September 28, face Venezuela in Ulsan on October 2, and play Uzbekistan in Yongin on October 6.

Moreno will announce the final squad for the September and October international matches on September 14 at Korea Football Park in Cheonan, followed by an official press conference.

When asked about his preparations from confirming his coaching position to arriving in South Korea, Moreno said, "I watch matches every day and analyze how the national team played in the past. At the same time, I am also continuously studying Korean culture."

Regarding his goal to coach 6 A-level matches from September through November, Moreno said, "I will continue to work hard to make this team better. I will focus on unifying the team and making the South Korean people proud of the national team."

Moreno did not directly address whether he will have the opportunity to become the permanent head coach of the South Korean team in the future. He said, "My goal is to focus on the task given to me, and I will not be distracted by other matters."

The South Korean team plans to officially gather on September 21, one week after the squad announcement, and then prepare for the four upcoming matches. Moreno and his coaching staff will be based in Cheonan and will work with the KFA Technical Committee to advance the national team's preparations.

It is worth noting that Moreno has previously expressed his desire to coach the South Korean national team. Now that he has officially arrived in South Korea, he enters a phase where he can truly test his coaching philosophy. For this interim coach, understanding players, establishing a tactical system, and helping the team regain confidence in a short time will be the primary tasks in the coming months.

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