Chapter 307 – Hong Min-Joon of the National Team (1)
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It didn’t catch my eye at first.
It’s just that it’s different from the game against Brazil, to the extent that there’s a big difference between me and me.
Normally, I would have gotten past this in moderation.
I’m not a manager or analyst, and if a player is going to thoroughly analyze the game, why do I need a coaching staff?
It is the role of the coaching staff to watch the game, identify and analyze problems, weaknesses, and characteristics.
Players only need to understand the data analyzed by the coaching staff and apply it to the actual game, rather than analyzing the game one by one like this.
What… As for the words, I still analyze the game without realizing it, like a professional habit.
Anyway, the analysis from the player’s point of view is different from the analysis done by professional staff.
But today I can’t.
I even heard that from the director, but you can’t simply say ‘something was different’ or ‘there was a difference between me and me without’ as an analysis.
Even if it’s not as much as a professional analyst, you should find the core that penetrates the national team’s weaknesses or problems that the coach wants.
That’s why I watched hard, really hard throughout the game.
Something… It seems like I know something, and I’m going crazy because it’s frustrating.
Can’t go crazy
‘Status window!’
【Hidden】
[Genius 93] [Charism 100] [Intelligence 70 ▶ 71]
Hmm… An idea comes to my mind, but it’s like there’s something more…
【Hidden】
[Genius 93] [Charism 100] [Intelligence 71 ▶ 72]
Something, something seems to come to mind…
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【Technology】
[Skill 92] [Dribble 92] [Trapping 92] [Short Pass 80] [Long Pass 80] [Shooting 92] [Free Kick 50] [Header 60] [Tackle 40]
【Mental】
[Vision 70] [Anticipation 70] [Judgment 70] [Concentration 70] [Off the ball 70] [Space Mark 50] [Peace 70] [Leadership 43] [Teamwork 60]
【Body】
[Agility 93] [Acceleration 93] [Balance 93] [Agility 93] [Reaction 93] [Power 80] [Jump 70] [Endurance 85] [Recovery 85]
【Hidden】
[Genius 93] [Charism 100] [Intelligence 74 ▶ 75]
*Bonus Special One (1/3)
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▷ 30% reduction in negative opinions
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【Height 182.7cm｜75kg】
I was finally able to recall.
The tense match against Chile ended in a 1:2 draw with two goals conceded in the second half.
Unlike the game against Argentina, the performance itself was not bad, but defeat was defeat.
Thanks to this, I was able to have more confidence in my thoughts on what the national team’s problems are.
‘As expected, the problem is risky play and decisiveness… ‘
After the post-game interview, only the disbandment was left.
While the players scattered to pack their belongings to return to their team, while heading to the coach’s office after being called by the coach, there was a player standing in the hallway.
That height of close to 190cm and the body of a natural general is Cha Myung-geun?
“Hey. Why are you here?”
“Brother…”
Even I couldn’t help but be taken aback by Cha Myung-geun’s weaving as soon as he saw my face.
Who is Cha Myung-geun?
He is from the K-League and transferred to Italian Serie A Fiorentina last year.
“Brother… I think I might retire from the national team.”
“What? What are you doing retirement?”
A little over half the season has passed, and now, in the big league Serie A, he has recorded 7 goals and 3 assists, and has already raised 10 attack points. Retirement?
“Hey! What do you regret about retiring? The military issue must have been resolved with the Qatar Olympics, it must have succeeded in landing in the big leagues, and after the World Cup, stepping up to a big club is a matter of course, but what kind of bullshit is that? You are the starting point for the national team, dude. Don’t worry.”
After the national team changed to the Park Ki-young system, he is the undisputed leading forward striker.
He has the personal ability to comply with the physical that is not pushed by the European rice cakes, and even the verification through Serie A.
Since he is only 23 years old, advancing to a big club after the World Cup is not a dream.
“But—”
“No. Retirement is what retirement.”
No way man!
When you retire, you have no friends to support you, you bastard!!
What would I do if the slave who would pull the aggro of the rice cakes instead of me and compete for the aerial ball instead of me would disappear!
There is no other slave like this!
“Argentina match… You blew all the decisive chances in this match. I keep losing because of me, so the coach… Seniors have no face. I don’t think so.”
From above and from the side, a guy who is much taller than me is shedding tears, so this is so… I know what the situation is though.
“What if I miss a chance?”
“I missed so much… The last match, and this match… “
“Everyone makes mistakes. Is there any player who doesn’t make mistakes? Uh?”
“That’s right, but… “
“This bastard can’t do this.”
“Yes?”
“Bap bap bap bap hyung, the answer should come out, you bastard.”
“Ah yes. Brother.”
“Right. I’m not perfect But I’m an exception, so I have to rule it out.”
Crying at a silly joke, I patted the laughing guy on the back.
“Myeong-geun. You know my nickname at the beginning of my debut, right?”
“Sniff. What’s your brother’s nickname? Face Genius?”
“Not that.”
“Apollon?”
“… Was there anything like that You were called the King of Rampage.”
“Ah… Yes, that’s right.”
At the beginning of our debut, there were nicknames such as the king of spree and the king of greed.
Hmm… It’s all memories.
“Because even I, who is perfect, heard rumors that I was the king of sparring and what? But what To score a goal, you have to hit the shot, and when you hit the shot, you miss or get blocked. What if you save your shot because it’s scary? Can you score a goal?”
“But even on really good chances, I make mistakes… It’s okay for me to be criticized, but because of me, the coach and teammates are swearing… I’m so sorry, I can’t stand it.”
It is true that this two-game losing streak has created a bloody atmosphere that has not been seen in recent years.
But. Right now, FC Korea’s eyes are too high.
How was your performance after the Shinhwa in the semifinals of the last World Cup?
I won the Olympics, and I have been winning in A-matches, including this World Cup Asian regional qualifier… Has there ever been such an overwhelming period in the history of Korean football?
Even for the 2002 World Cup, which was said to be the legend of Korean soccer, the performance was so shaky during the preparation period that Coach Hiddink was nicknamed “Oh Dae-young” With mockery.
How much the public’s expectations soared at the unprecedented national team’s promotion… It is to the extent that the media is discussing the possibility of winning the World Cup.
… Korea is winning the World Cup.
Is Kimchi Soup a real story?
Anyway, in a situation where national expectations are so high, you suffered two consecutive losses in a friendly game ahead of the World Cup, and two consecutive losses with an all-time great loss?
A person who is a director is said to be a tempering process, and they do shameless interviews.
This is like pouring gasoline on a dry winter and throwing a match, so it’s only natural that the public opinion that exploded went into finding the culprit.
It was Cha Myung-geun who, along with the coach, was pointed out as the culprit, blowing several chances in the last two games and ending up scoreless.
Even at the time of convocation, he was on a plane to say he was the next-generation striker and the successor to the legendary goal scorer of the national team.
“Myeong-geun. I don’t care what the internet says, what the reporters say… Doesn’t it make sense to say that?”
The guy who was nodding his head, perhaps expecting cliché comfort, makes an absurd expression.
Oh, rice cake stands are good, so I’m dying to be burdened with tears.
“Hey. Something like that, huh? Even if I tell you not to see swearing comments or articles, will you really not see it? No, the more curious I am. Are you really so damn curious that you can’t see it? Just look Take a look.”
“Uh… Brother? Excuse me… ?”
“It’s a lesson that turns into blood and bones, so just listen. You can read articles or comments that swear, but don’t get frustrated. To be angry instead. Be angry at yourself or at the person who curses at you, and pour that anger into your performance as a driving force.”
Wait.
As I was talking about something, something crossed my mind.
“And later, during the World Cup, score as many goals as you want and just say it. I, who you guys cursed at so much, was Carrie! Do. Do you think people will curse at that time? No, cheers then.”
“No, brother… That… “
“Why? Do you think you can’t wouldn’t it? If I keep pushing but can’t score, it’s not a person, it’s a dog.”
“Brother… ! Minjun hyung!”
“Yeah dude. Who is your brother Are you a Ballon d’Or winner? What if I push you? You score 2 or 3 goals in the World Cup. So bitch, open your chest. What is this bastard called a big prospect? Retirement of the national team. That’s not to be said. You bastard, bro, heading shuttle.”
Tahuhuk, he patted the back of the guy who was shedding tears of emotion and made a benevolent expression.
“Okay. Trust me brother Dude, did your brother take care of the military? You won the Olympic gold medal in Qatar.”
“Brother, that’s what we ran together—”
“The World Cup is nothing special. Not for you, of course, but for me. Okay? My older brother, Hong Min-joon, is Hong Min-joon. If you believe in hyung, you too can become a legend. If you are still a ‘Korean soccer legend’, you are a member in 2002, right? Do you think that will happen in the future?”
“Uh… No. If it’s your brother… “
“Right? So just trust me my brother will do everything Would you like to retire?”
“… No. I will just run.”