'Unusual harsh criticism' Yoo Byung-hoon coach: "Players must show with their bodies, not just talk" [Anyang on-site]

*This content was translated by AI.

Yoo Byung-hoon, FC Anyang's head coach, bowed his head after a home defeat but delivered sharp criticism toward the team's complacent attitude.

Anyang lost 0-3 in their home match against Gangwon at Anyang Stadium on the 6th at 7 p.m. in the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 Round 27 game.

With this loss, Anyang recorded their first defeat against Gangwon in nearly a decade since 2016 and remains in eighth place (8 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses; 34 points).

After the match, Coach Yoo Byung-hoon opened his remarks at the press conference with a somber expression. He said, "I have nothing specific to say about the game's content. My capabilities were insufficient in preparing for the match, fielding players, and building the team. The result of today's defeat is entirely my responsibility," taking full blame.

However, amidst the painful loss, he did not spare harsh words for the players. Coach Yoo emphasized, "But I believe it is now time for players to show their commitment through action, not just words."

When asked about the specific meaning of his statement that "players must show with their bodies," Coach Yoo firmly replied, "I believe especially some players' attitudes and approaches to the game must be corrected." He strongly criticized certain players who lost their fighting spirit and concentration on the field.

He repeatedly bowed his head toward home fans who came to the stadium despite recent internal turmoil to offer passionate support. Coach Yoo said, "Fans continue to show their support, and I feel deeply sorry for delivering such results." He added, "We will thoroughly prepare for the next match to repay fans' unwavering support."

He also explained the scene where he protested a referee's decision during the game. Coach Yoo stated, "Rather than making a big issue of the refereeing, I hoped that Gangwon would receive a caution in situations where they committed fouls to stop our attacks and prevent recurrence." He continued, "There were instances when Gangwon committed fouls after escaping pressure. The referee treated both Anyang and Gangwon equally. From my perspective, I felt a caution should have been issued, which is why I appealed at the time."

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.