"If You Use Him in the Wrong Place, the Coach Is a Fool" Moreno Awakens Lee Kang-in's Attacking Instincts—A True 4-4-2 Arrives Today!

[Financial News] "The 3-0 rout of Ecuador was merely an appetizer. The full-strength, truly fearsome Moreno side is set to take the field."
After sweeping aside the frustrations surrounding South Korean football with a convincing victory in his debut, interim coach Roberto Moreno faces his second test against South American powerhouse Uruguay. The "European duo" of Lee Kang-in (Atlético Madrid) and Hwang In-beom (FC Porto), who remained on the bench against Ecuador to fully recharge their fitness, will finally take the field. Their inclusion is expected to double the team's attacking firepower.
The South Korea national football team, led by Moreno, will face Uruguay at 8 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Seoul World Cup Stadium. It will be the second match of the team's four-game international series in September and October.
The biggest point of interest is undoubtedly the evolution of Moreno's 4-4-2 formation, completed by the addition of Lee Kang-in and Hwang In-beom. Moreno enjoyed success against Ecuador with the front two of Son Heung-min and Hyeon-gyu Oh pressing high and launching quick counterattacks. Now, he plans to use the two key players, who had rested after long-haul flights, to take the tactical system to its highest level.
Moreno's firm philosophy on how to use Lee Kang-in has particularly excited fans. "What I expect from Lee Kang-in is for him to show the national team the same form he displays at his club, Atlético Madrid," Moreno said. He drew a firm line by adding, "Deploying him somewhere else, rather than in attack, would be careless and reckless."

Accordingly, Lee Kang-in is expected to occupy one of the two forward positions or be given an attacking role in the 4-4-2 formation, creating explosive synergy with Son Heung-min and Hyeon-gyu Oh.
The addition of Hwang In-beom, who has been the commanding presence in the national team's midfield since 2019, is a major boost. His trademark work rate and incisive forward passing should make Moreno's rapid attacking buildup, already on display in the debut, even more difficult for Uruguay's defense to handle.
Captain Son Heung-min now has the legendary Cha Bum-kun in his sights.
While seeking to lead the team to two straight victories, Son Heung-min is also challenging a new chapter in South Korean football history. His spectacular free-kick against Ecuador gave him 57 international goals, leaving him just one behind former national team coach Cha Bum-kun, who holds the record for the most goals in men's internationals for South Korea with 58.

One more goal against Uruguay would put him level with the legend. If he scores twice, he will reach 59 goals and become the outright all-time leading scorer in South Korean men's international football—a record no one has achieved before.
With Lee Kang-in's creativity, Hwang In-beom's passing and Son Heung-min's finishing as he closes in on the record, Moreno has more weapons at his disposal than ever. Fans will be watching Seoul World Cup Stadium closely to see what customized 4-4-2 system he unveils against Uruguay.
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