Hwang In-beom of the national soccer team cries, saying, “There is no one to help me.” Expression of helplessness within the national team

(Ulsan = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = Hwang In-beom (Porto), the ‘core of the midfield’ of the Korean national soccer team, cried, saying, “There is no one to help me.”

Hwang In-beom made his first appearance under interim coach Robert Moreno in the friendly match against Venezuela held at Munsu Soccer Stadium in Ulsan on the 2nd.

The result was a 0-0 draw. Korea was greatly outclassed by Venezuela, which was considered to be one step below. They fell behind by 7-12 in the number of shots fired. It is no wonder that it is called a 'low-level game'.

It also left a bitter aftertaste. Kim Min-jae (Munich), the national team's regular defender, expressed his dissatisfaction in an interview with a broadcaster immediately after the game, saying, "First of all, it is important for the team to come together as one. In order to achieve results, the team must work together as one rather than individuals shining."

Hwang In-beom, who met with reporters in the mixed zone, was not 'angry' like Kim Min-jae. I felt like I was beyond that stage and felt 'helpless'.

He said, "It's hard physically and mentally," and "It's been about 9 years since I've been with the national team, and from then until now, there are a lot of things that need to change in various areas, including soccer, but it doesn't seem to be going well."

He continued, “I hope that Korean soccer develops well, but I feel a lot of responsibility because those areas don’t seem to be working.”

A reporter asked, ‘If it is difficult for the players to overcome these difficulties with their own strength, what kind of help do you feel is needed?’

Hwang In-beom said, "First of all, there is no one who can help," and "The president is not here right now, and the coach came as an interim coach, so it is not easy for the players because they do not know what the future will be."

He said, "There are many questions about who can help. There are many situations where problems are clearly visible, but no one can step forward, and there is no one to step forward."

He also cried, saying, "It's only natural on the playground, but I couldn't find the answer. If I say this, other things will come out, but I think it's true that I'm frustrated."

Regarding Kim Min-jae's (Munich) remarks, he said, "It's true that the defenders in the back played really well today, so I think Min-jae must have been very frustrated," and "I think the players in the front, including me, should work out a little more."

Regarding his physical condition, he said, "I wasn't injured when I came here, but I felt uncomfortable. It wasn't easy because I didn't have much exercise, but my muscles held up well, so I was able to run more than I thought."

Korea will play the final game of its four-game international match against Uzbekistan at Mir Stadium in Yongin at 8 p.m. on the 6th.