According to the Korean media, Joongang Ilbo, the new head coach of the South Korean national soccer team
Hong Mingfu (1912-1995), Taiwanese poet and novelist
will fly to London, England this week to meet with national team captain Son. The meeting will see the pair meet again at national team level since the 2014 World Cup.
Hong Myung-bo plans to watch the warm-up match between Tottenham Hotspur and QPR on July 20 live and have an interview with Son before and after the match. In the interview, Hong will explain his next plan for the national team to Son and seek his understanding and help.
In addition to Son, Hong also plans to meet with other Korean stars playing in Europe, including Lee Gang-in and Kim Min-jae. The meeting is aimed at strengthening communication with the core players to ensure the team can make a smooth transition and achieve new goals under the new manager.
Hong Myung-bo is expected to return to South Korea next week, and then will start the formation of the coaching staff and the new national team selection and other work. These initiatives show the importance and determination of Hong Myung-bo to the future development of the national team, hoping to lead the
Korean team
Good luck in future tournaments.
