On September 4, Hyun Young-min, chairman of the KFA's (Korean Football Association) Power Enhancement Committee, revealed that it was no accident that R. Moreno stood out among 22 candidates.

According to reports, the KFA sought a new national team coach through an open recruitment process, with 22 people competing. After reviewing applications and conducting interviews, the KFA ultimately decided to appoint Spanish coach R. Moreno as interim head coach.

Hyun Young-min stated that R. Moreno has experience coaching top-level clubs and national teams, and possesses strong capabilities in tactical design, data analysis, and opponent research. Furthermore, he already has a certain understanding of Korean football and the Korean national team, and demonstrated a positive attitude and eagerness to coach during the interview process. These factors ultimately became the key reasons for his selection.

The KFA believes that R. Moreno can not only adjust the team tactically, but also has the ability to clarify player roles through data analysis and develop match plans. During the interview, he also proposed several tactical plans for the current situation of the Korean national team, which further strengthened the committee's approval.

Here is the content of the interview:

After the video interview, you personally went to Spain, didn't you? What aspects impressed you most at that time?

This time, the synergy within the entire coaching staff was very important. Therefore, we not only examined the head coach's individual capabilities in depth, but also focused on confirming the communication methods within the coaching staff and assessing the maturity of the entire team's collaboration system and its ability to function effectively.

Through face-to-face meetings, we conducted a second verification of key points confirmed during the online interview phase.

Additionally, there are things that can only truly be confirmed through face-to-face communication, such as the candidate's enthusiasm, attitude, and sincerity toward the position of head coach of the Korean national team, which we also evaluated.

R. Moreno's coaching staff received very high praise in these areas.

When we scheduled the face-to-face meeting, his coaching staff members, who were scattered throughout Spain, all assembled within 12 hours.

This gave us great confidence because, even as interim head coach, their preparation time was very limited, yet they already possessed considerable in-depth understanding of the Korean national team. This made us feel that even if we entrusted them with the team immediately, they would be able to start working quickly.

They showed very strong enthusiasm for the job and were even ready to start work immediately after signing their contracts.

I still remember their passion clearly. They stated that during their tenure as interim head coach, they would reside in Korea for an extended period, hoping to help the Korean national team reach a new level.

Wait, I heard they even know about Sangju Sangmu. Is that true?

Yes.

They have extensive information about the current Korean national team players and can understand existing players by position.

They not only mentioned K League players, but also understood the special nature of Sangju Sangmu, which I found very impressive.

They stated that once they officially begin work, they want to communicate directly with Korean players currently playing in Europe, and even actively asked us for the contact information of these players.

I expect that before they arrive in Korea, they will fully understand the current situation of the players and discuss detailed plans for future team management through direct communication with the players.

It seems R. Moreno's coaching staff is indeed very well prepared. So, when you personally observed them on site, what do you think was their greatest advantage?

I believe many football fans already know coach R. Moreno.

Although R. Moreno is relatively young, he has experience coaching world-class clubs and national teams.

We believe their greatest advantage lies in their experience coaching elite players, as well as their ability to perform data-based tactical analysis and formulate and execute various tactics based on their background as an analyst.

I believe R. Moreno's coaching staff is the best choice Korean football could have made through this open recruitment.

The 6 coaching staff members hold coaching qualifications equivalent to the UEFA Pro License, and we have also confirmed their highly specialized professional credentials.

First, I hope everyone can give more support and high expectations to R. Moreno's team. They have consistently maintained strong interest in Korean football and shown great enthusiasm for coaching.

So, when will coach R. Moreno and his coaching staff come to Korea?

When we met in Spain, they expressed a strong desire to come to Korea as soon as possible and start work immediately.

During our first meeting with the coaching staff, we also showed them relevant videos of the Korea Football Center, including the general environment and construction status.

After seeing it, they were very satisfied with the excellent facilities here.

They also stated that they would fully utilize the meeting rooms and training facilities here to find ways to rapidly improve the national team's performance.

Therefore, we also felt very reassured as we departed.

There is not much time left before the announcement of the next national team roster. It seems that preparing the roster is no easy task. How is it progressing currently?

First, we confirmed something unexpected.

We have a 26-player roster for this World Cup, and also an initial 55-player roster.

Additionally, I provided the coaching staff with a list of young players participating in the Asian Games and a list of players who can be registered as overage players.

After providing them, I found that coach R. Moreno's team already has a very good understanding of our player pool, including K League players and players currently playing in European leagues.

Therefore, I expect them to adopt a broader selection approach when forming the national team roster for the next 6 matches.

For the 4 matches in September and October, players from Europe and the K League should be selected.

After October and the end of the Asian Games, they plan to reassemble the team for friendly matches abroad in November, and players returning after participating in the Asian Games will also be included.

Coach R. Moreno seems to have done extensive preparation. Finally, could you share a few words with Korean fans who have high expectations for coach R. Moreno?

Coach R. Moreno is the first Spanish head coach in the history of the Korean national team.

He has accumulated rich tactical insights and practical experience on the main stage of modern football—European football.

Especially as a young coach in his forties, he has a very deep understanding of the latest tactical development trends.

I believe he is very well suited to bring genuine strength improvement to the Korean national team through meticulous, data-driven, and tactical team management.

I also hope that the Korean public will continue to pay attention and show support for the Korean national team.

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