South Korea football team faces tactical scrutiny ahead of Venezuela and Uzbekistan matches

The South Korean national football team, led by interim manager Robert Moreno, prepares for two upcoming friendly matches against Venezuela on October 2 in Ulsan and Uzbekistan on October 6 in Yongin.

Following a period of inconsistent results—a 3-0 victory against Ecuador followed by a 1-4 loss to Uruguay—attention is focused on Moreno’s tactical decisions. The team’s recent use of a 4-4-2 formation has faced criticism for failing to maintain defensive balance and midfield control, particularly during the Uruguay match. Moreno has indicated he is not strictly tied to a specific formation but intends to maintain his footballing philosophy of possession and short passing.

On an individual level, captain Son Heung-min is poised to break the record for the most goals scored by a South Korean male player. Currently tied with Cha Bum-kun at 58 goals, a single goal in the upcoming matches would place him as the sole all-time leader.