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Kim Min-jae praises back-four system under Moreno

Source
인터풋볼Korean press
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주대은 기자
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Key points

  • South Korea beat Ecuador 3-0 in friendly; Kim kept clean sheet as centre-back alongside Lee Han-beom
  • Kim: "Many players at my club use back-four, so adapting is straightforward" on new setup
  • Moreno wants centre-backs prioritising forward passes and exploiting space; Kim: "Early days, more improvement to come"

Summary

Kim Min-jae gave a positive assessment of Roberto Moreno's back-four formation following South Korea's 3-0 victory over Ecuador at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 24th. Playing as centre-back, he kept a clean sheet alongside Lee Han-beom and supported attacks with confident forward play during the match.

Kim explained the centre-back role Moreno demands, saying the manager wants forward passes as the first option. He acknowledged some unfamiliarity with new teammates but stressed the team remains in its early stages, suggesting further improvements lie ahead.

Original headline

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