According to South Korean media outlet Chosun Sports, former South Korea head coach Paulo Bento withdrew his application for the interim head coach position of the South Korean national team due to overly stringent requirements.

After witnessing the public recruitment process, Bento made a pointed remark: "Are they hiring sports scientists or football coaches?" according to reports.

Bento had initially applied for the head coach position of the South Korean national team through a public recruitment process. Although it was designed as a temporary arrangement for six matches, he did not proceed with his candidacy. Bento had assembled his coaching staff and was in the process of completing his application materials when he decided to withdraw. Facing conditions more stringent than he anticipated, he ultimately withdrew his application, stating that "this is not how you recruit a football coach."

The first public recruitment for an A-level national team head coach ultimately concluded with the appointment of Robert Moreno (Spain), described as "Henry's qualified assistant." Despite some controversial turns in the process, the public recruitment method received positive evaluations. There were no major objections, and external reactions were "the right person was selected." Hyun Young-min, chairman of the recruitment committee that led the selection process, stated: "I believe that the public recruitment process, however modest it may be, is a way to regain public trust in our football."

In fact, there were intense debates within the recruitment committee regarding the public recruitment method. There were many concerns about "whether it is appropriate to select an A-level national team head coach through public recruitment." While U-20 national team and Olympic team coaches had previously been selected through public recruitment, the A-level national team is a different matter. The English FA also selected Thomas Tuchel through public recruitment. However, unlike England, which can attract top-tier candidates, South Korea was uncertain what caliber of coaches would apply. Nevertheless, due to the strong determination of the Korea Football Association and the Olympic Committee, the public recruitment method was chosen.

The issue lies in the conditions. Adopting the approach of the Korea Football Association and Olympic Committee created a disconnect with football's practical reality. Although the recruitment committee held weekly meetings to accelerate the process, this alone caused the initial selection timeline to slow down. Much time was spent "translating" the standards and conditions of the Korea Football Association and Olympic Committee into football language. However, from a European perspective, the conditions remain stringent. This is also why many coaches interested in the South Korea position, including Bento, did not apply.

Difficulties arose from the credential verification stage onward. The Korea Football Association (KFA) asked candidates with incomplete submissions to complete their materials before the deadline, but many candidates did not meet the requirements. Of 22 applicants, more than half were rejected during the screening stage without even entering the evaluation process due to incomplete submissions. Because the process was conducted in a coaching staff format, the coaches' qualifications were also crucial. A coach with Premier League experience applied in partnership with a coaching staff also having Premier League background, but he was rejected because one of the defensive coaches from Korea lacked a Level 2 sports science coaching certification.

Although some recruitment committee members expressed disappointment, they could not change the predetermined qualification requirements. Gus Poyet, who led Jeonbuk to back-to-back championships, also could not overcome the material specifications. It is understood that Poyet expressed dissatisfaction while preparing his materials. Chairman Hyun also stated: "There were unfortunate cases where the head coach applicant was outstanding, but the assistant coaching staff did not meet the standards, resulting in rejection, because we evaluated the entire coaching staff through public recruitment and assessed them by numbers."

The current public recruitment method's primary focus is on "how to select" rather than "whom to select." Discussions about "what kind of football to play" and "whether this football suits us" have been pushed to secondary importance. If this method continues, even the uncontroversial Klinsmann could be unable to escape being outmatched by Guardiola with incomplete materials. If the public recruitment method continues, the conditions and procedures will need to be revisited and adjusted. Chairman Hyun also stated: "We should seek ways to ensure procedural legitimacy in recruiting the most suitable head coach for us, and we should fully consider both the advantages and disadvantages of candidates."

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