The frustration of the Korean coach, the great commander who said he was sad, why did he lead the division and take the helm of Jeonbuk
Dec 24, 2024
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Jeonbuk announced on the 24th that it has appointed Foye as its new head coach. Jeonbuk, which agreed to terminate the mutual contract with head coach Kim Doo-hyun on the 6th, was expected to appoint a domestic leader, but it eventually came to a conclusion after recently turning to a foreign leader.
Gwangju FC head coach Lee Jung-hyo and Yoon Jung-hwan, who recently took over at Incheon United, have been mentioned as leading candidates. Both coaches have proven their outstanding leadership in K League 1, and have been praised for their charisma that dominates the locker room. It was also evaluated as the right person to rebuild Jeonbuk, which was hurt by performing far below the scale of investment. It is expected that the decision will not take long because Jeonbuk is receiving strong parent company support and has a clear goal of winning every season and puts outstanding power ahead.
However, Jeonbuk continued to struggle. In the meantime, Yoon, who left Gangwon FC, signed with Incheon, and Lee's appointment as a new Jeonbuk head coach fell into the fog as Gwangju's desperate will combined to lean toward staying. Rumors have been added that Jeonbuk is also shifting its attention to foreigners, not limited to domestic leaders.
Coach Foye was mentioned as a strong candidate when selecting a foreign coach in Jeonbuk.
A Uruguayan, Foye started his managerial career with Brighton and Hove Albion in 2009 after serving as head coach for Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur after retirement. After taking office, he led Brighton for four seasons, winning the first league (third division) and ranking fourth in the championship (second division) to recognize his leadership. In October 2013, he took the helm of Sunderland, which was struggling in the relegation zone, and succeeded in staying and finishing second in the League Cup.
After stepping down from Sunderland in 2015, it was not smooth. AEK Athens (Greece) and Real Betis (Spain) all stepped down after a season. After living a wild life for a while, he succeeded in making a comeback by winning the CD UniVersid Katolika (Chile) baton in 2021, and the following year, he took charge of the Greek national team and coached until this year.
Coach Foye is also a person who was previously mentioned as the head coach of the national soccer team. In fact, I applied for the coach position to the Korea Football Association, and I paid great attention. However, with Hong Myung-bo's appointment, Foye's trip to Korea did not take place. Coach Foyet said in an interview later, `It would have been okay if other teams did that, but I was hurt because it was Korea. "I really looked forward to it, and my heart was beating so much." "I thought Korea was the favorite to win the Asian Cup, but I was angry after watching it." I tried to analyze the game, but I was disappointed. I also watched the U-23 (under-23 national team) game,' he said, appealing that his interest in Korea was sincere. "I had a good feeling after the interview. If I had been appointed, I would have lived in Korea 100%." "I was actually surprised by the salary, but I don't make decisions because of money. Money doesn't matter much."
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Various problems were raised in the process. Analysts say that although they made active investments, players with similar skills accounted for most of the squad rather than those who could be team-oriented. As the generational change also failed, the prospect that the thorny road is inevitable in the new season continued. In the process of drifting in the 2024 season, the lack of leadership to control the atmosphere of the locker room was also mentioned.
To solve these problems, Jeonbuk is expected to seek a short-term rebound by appointing a domestic coach. Analysts also said that it would not be difficult to return to normal if the leader's ability with excellent control and tactics establishment ability and Jeonbuk's potential create synergy.
However, Jeonbuk's goal is not just to the K-League, which is why it cannot be satisfied with a short-term rebound. In order to lead Jeonbuk, which has a clear goal of winning Asia beyond the K-League, in the long run, it seems to have decided that it is important to completely change its constitution under a prestigious foreign leader.
Foreign directors have no choice but to have an adaptation period. You have to overcome other languages and unfamiliar league styles. However, he can use players regardless of their name according to his tactical color, and it is easier than a domestic coach to take control of the team based on his experience and charisma accumulated overseas. Given that Jeonbuk is a team that seeks to win not only the K-League but also the Asian stage, the presence of foreign coaches is largely appealing. It is analyzed that Jeonbuk appointed Foyet as the reason.
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Director Lee Do-hyun said, `It was not an easy decision because there were many leaders of good coaches at home and abroad. The decision was made after much consideration, considering both the current situation of the team and the mid- to long-term perspective"He put high empathy and communication skills for the club's vision and philosophy as the most important criteria for appointment, and he was impressed and trusted by Foyet's clear direction toward football and his passion for the team."
Coach Foye is not the only one coming to Jeonbuk. Coach Foyet will be with his division, including head coach Mauricio Tariko, who has been with Brighton for 15 years, physical coach Bulgaris Panayotis, and analysis coach Diego Foyet. Jeonbuk has decided to bring in coach Jeong Jo-guk, who played for Jeju United, and goalkeeper coach Hwang Hee-hoon, who served as the full-time KFA leader, to play a bridge role with domestic players.
"The Asian and K-League stages are a new challenge as a coach," Foye said. I will make it with the players and fans so that this challenge can be successful"Football thinks communication and trust can outpace tactics and strategies. We will do our best to communicate with the players and trust from fans so that Jeonbuk Hyundai can be reborn as the best team in the K League," he expressed his ambition.
Coach Foye will soon enter the country, tour Yulsori clubhouse, and hold an official inaugural press conference. On January 2 next year, he plans to leave Incheon International Airport with the team and conduct a training camp in Thailand.
Reporter Park Sang-kyung ppark@sportschosun.com
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