A football fan recently made headlines after sending an Instagram direct message to coach Gus Poyet regarding the South Korea national team coaching position, receiving a personal reply in return. Poyet expressed his desire to be considered for the role, stating, "When the new coaching selection process begins, I will put my name forward."
In an online community, a post titled 'Gus Poyet: I Want to Be the National Team Coach' was shared, along with a screenshot of the Instagram direct message exchange. In the message, Poyet thanked the fan, saying, "I truly hope to coach the South Korean national team. When the new selection process starts, I will have my name as a candidate, and I will see how the football association evaluates my profile. Time will tell. Thank you."
The fan revealed that he received the reply on July 2. He noted, "Poyet has a strong desire to take on the role of head coach for the national team. If he is not selected this time, it will be significant evidence that the Korea Football Association did not choose him. Let's wait and see, as Poyet suggested."
Poyet has been consistently mentioned as a candidate for the South Korean national team coach in the past, praised for his aggressive tactics and ability to manage players, earning support among domestic football fans.
However, recent reports indicate that former coach Paulo Bento has shown a positive attitude toward a potential return to the national team, leading to divided opinions online about whether to choose Poyet or Bento.
Online commenters expressed various views, stating, "Whoever it is, it seems better than the current situation," "It's surprising that Poyet personally replied," "Both Bento and Poyet are good options; they are both proven coaches," and "Let's see what choice the football association makes. It's rare for a coach to respond so sincerely to a fan's DM."
It is important to note that the direct message shared in the post has not been officially confirmed by Poyet's camp or the Korea Football Association. Therefore, the authenticity of the message and Poyet's actual interest in the coaching position will need to be verified through official channels in the future.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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