[On-site Interview] "I heard you had a baby? Sincere congratulations." Moreno's first words... Oh Se-hoon's first meeting

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South Korean national team striker Oh Se-hoon (Machida Zelvia) has joined the Oh Raen-man-e (CEO) team.

The South Korean men's national football team, led by interim coach Roberto Moreno (Spain), assembled at Cheonan Korea Football Park in Chungcheongnam-do on the 21st.

Players wearing the Taegeuk mark gathered together again for the first time in about three months since the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and Central America. At the same time, this was also the first occasion for players of the Lee Hu (CEO) team under Coach Moreno to breathe as one.

National team players began arriving at Korea Football Park by 2 p.m. that day. On the first day, 19 players joined, including "key defender" Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) and "veteran goalkeeper" Cho Hyun-woo (Ulsan HD).

Kim Min-jae appeared in an "all-black" outfit, matching black from head to toe. He wore a comfortable ensemble of a black cap, hoodie, and shorts.

Jung Seung-won (FC Seoul) stood before reporters with a bright expression. Like his signature pose, he made a 'V' sign with his fingers and flashed a warm smile.

Oh Se-hoon entered the accommodation along with Gu Seong-yun and Choi Jun (both FC Seoul), who are active in the K League.

Oh Se-hoon and Jung Seung-won are players summoned by the Oh Raen-man-e (CEO) team. Through this assembly, they will once again dive into fierce competition.

Since Coach Moreno emphasized that current performance is more important than reputation when forming the initial roster, their performance this time is crucial.

Oh Se-hoon told reporters on the day, "It's been a long time, so I'm very nervous. It is an honor to be here, and I am excited because it is a new place," adding, "I will prepare to do even better from now on."

He had already had a brief meeting with Coach Moreno. Oh Se-hoon explained, "After the assembly, the coach called each player individually to greet them. We exchanged simple words and he also received our personal schedules."

There was a special moment as well. Coach Moreno congratulated Oh Se-hoon, who recently became a father. Oh Se-hoon had announced the birth of his son on the 18th.

When asked if the coach gave any special instructions, Oh Se-hoon said, "I haven't received any orders yet," but added, "He must have heard that I had a baby. He told me to sincerely congratulate him."

There is also great expectation for the new coach in terms of football.

Oh Se-hoon said about Coach Moreno's football style, "I haven't been able to watch many videos, but I heard through interviews and media that he emphasizes pressing high up the field and playing fun, proactive football from the front," adding, "I am very much looking forward to it."

He also showed confidence in the two-striker system. Oh Se-hoon stated, "I think any good player should be able to handle any formation well. Personally, I like 4-4-2. As a striker, there are parts where I can do well."

He continued, "I like football that not only attacks but also presses from the front line defensively, wins the ball in high positions, and immediately creates chances. Because I like such tactics, I want to adapt well to them."

Competition for the striker position is also fierce. In particular, through this assembly, he reunited with Cho Gue-sung (Midtjylland) on the Oh Raen-man-e (CEO) team.

Oh Se-hoon said, "It's been quite a while since I last saw Hyung Gue-sung. It was good to see him again after such a long time," and added with a laugh, "I think it will be a bit awkward. I've always used informal speech, but now I think I should use formal speech."

However, he was serious about the competition.

Oh Se-hoon explained, "There are parts where I am better than Hyung Gue-sung and parts where I am lacking. We need to grow through competing with each other in those areas."

He further added, "Competition is always new, fun, and exciting. In this competition, it is important for me to clearly do the things I should do well and compensate for my shortcomings to become a player who grows even more," he said emphatically.

He did not rush toward the immediate goal either.

Oh Se-hoon said, "In the short term, I think the Asian Cup is the biggest goal."

However, he added, "Rather than focusing only on the Asian Cup, it comes first to prepare well day by day and show my best form every day."

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