Moreno, interim coach of the national soccer team, "We will bring results without making excuses against Uzbekistan."

(Cheonan = Yonhap News) Reporter Bae Jin-nam = Ahead of the final game of the four-game series being played as the interim head coach of the Korean national soccer team, coach Roberto Moreno (Spain) said that although there are various restrictions, he will not make excuses and expressed his determination to bring a result in the match against Uzbekistan.

The national team will face Uzbekistan at Yongin Mir Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 6th. This game concludes the four-game A-match series that will be played from September to October after Coach Moreno took office.

Morenoho comfortably won 3-0 against Ecuador in its first game, but lost 1-4 in the following game against Uruguay, the “powerhouse of South America.”

They then drew 0-0 with Venezuela.

Morenojo, who has been shaken after three games, must bounce back against Uzbekistan. After the match against Uzbekistan, Coach Moreno will only have the opportunity to take off the label of 'temporary head coach' in two international matches in November.

Director Moreno cannot be unaware of this.

On the 5th, Coach Moreno held a press conference before leading the national team's official training at Korea Football Park in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, and announced, "I have gone through the process of correcting errors or areas that need to be improved in the previous game. I will give joy and happiness to the fans with good results in tomorrow's game."

Regarding the problems that were improved, he said, "The part where we attacked and defended together was positive, but we did not show efficient performance in individual passes or competitions. We received feedback in those areas. There were definitely other problems, but we will not disclose them as we have tomorrow's game ahead."

Immediately after the Venezuela game, the team’s atmosphere was turbulent.

Central defender Kim Min-jae (Munich) sat on the bench after being substituted in the second half and took off his soccer shoes. After the game, he said, "Rather than individuals shining, the team must work as one to bring about results. In order to raise the team's level, all players must 'put their heads down' and play hard."

Key midfielder Hwang In-beom (Porto) even cried, saying, "It's been about 9 years since I've been with the national team, and there are a lot of things that need to change in various areas, including soccer, from then until now, but it doesn't seem to be working out."

In a situation where there is analysis that the team's internal leadership has virtually collapsed, Coach Moreno said, "We talked about what we were lacking in as a whole, not about specific players, and what we need to prepare for the next game." He added, "The coaches are the people who help the main players show good performance."

In the previous three games, the national team showed relatively better performance in the second half than in the first half.

Coach Moreno acknowledged this and added, "I think it was because we used halftime to modify tactical interventions that were difficult to make during the first half of the game. It was our fault that we did not prepare for the opponent from the first half. However, a relationship of trust is being formed between the players and the coaches, and we are going through the process of getting to know each other little by little. I hope that a synergy effect will emerge tomorrow and we will be able to show a good game from the first half."

Regarding not having a lot of time to train together, he said, "It is true that there are time constraints and it is not ideal, but I have no intention of making excuses. This is the same for our opponents. We have to do our best within the given environment. And we have to get results."

When it was pointed out that the players seemed to have expressed disappointment in communication and cohesion within the team rather than in the tactical aspect after the Venezuela game, he said firmly, "One of my principles is, 'What happens inside the team must be resolved within the team.' This is what I conveyed to the players at the meeting on the first day," adding, "The players are in an emotional state after the game, so anything can be said. However, if there is a problem, I will resolve it internally face to face."

When asked to what extent he believes he has completed the team he wants, Coach Moreno replied, "I think soccer is not something that keeps going up from 0% to 100%, but rather a roller coaster ride like a stock. Of course, it's not easy, but what we need to pursue is an upward trend."

Regarding Uzbekistan, he said, "They are led by a very good leader named Fabio Cannavaro. I checked all of the North and Central America World Cup matches and recent friendly matches," and added, "We use a wide range of 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1, up to 4-3-3. They are an aggressive team that is good at pressing and specializing in counterattacks. We will approach the match against Uzbekistan with respect like any other team."