The report says Son Heung-min, now playing for Los Angeles FC, has been included alongside Lee Kang-in and Kim Min-jae. His versatility could be central to Moreno’s plans, whether deployed wide, through the middle or in a deeper attacking role.
That flexibility may also help South Korea move beyond the selection debates that followed their World Cup group-stage exit. Son’s experience and leadership provide a clear reference point for a team entering another period of transition.
Moreno is reportedly due to oversee friendlies against Ecuador and Uruguay in September, followed by meetings with Venezuela and Uzbekistan in October. The results will not carry competitive points, but they should offer an important first judgment on the new coach’s ideas.
The Korea Football Association could retain Moreno through the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, although that decision is expected to depend on an evaluation of his work. That makes the friendly programme more than a simple introduction: it is an audition for a longer-term role.
The report says Moreno has made improved performances and a renewed connection with supporters immediate priorities. “We're going to try to do our work honestly and with the aim of making all Korean football fans happy,” he said.
For South Korea, the next phase will be judged not only by results but by whether the team looks clearer, more adaptable and more united. The opening friendlies should reveal whether Moreno’s faith in Son’s versatility can become the foundation of that change.