South Korea’s head coach Paulo Bento gestures in the course of the World Cup spherical of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea. AP
Paulo Bento introduced he wouldn’t be staying on as coach of South Korea after they have been eradicated from the World Cup with a 4-1 defeat by the hands of Brazil on Monday.
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“Now I want to consider the long run, however I cannot be with the Korea group. I’m going to relaxation after which see,” the 53-year-old former Portugal coach stated after the loss within the final 16.
“I’ve simply instructed the gamers and the president of the nationwide federation.
“It is a resolution which I took in September. It was set in stone and at present I confirmed it. I’ve to thank them and am very proud to have been their supervisor.”
Bento took over following the 2018 World Cup, succeeding Shin Tae-yong.
In Qatar, he led South Korea to the knockout spherical for the primary time since 2010 with a last-gasp win over Portugal of their remaining group recreation.
Nonetheless, they have been outclassed by Brazil as they discovered themselves 4 targets down earlier than half-time at Doha’s Stadium 974, though they did pull one again late on by substitute Paik Seung-ho.
“I imagine we might be very happy with what we’ve carried out at this World Cup, and what we’ve carried out during the last 4 years to get right here,” stated Bento, who coached his house nation on the 2014 match in Brazil.
A Korean aspect captained by Son Heung-min obtained to Qatar by ending second of their qualifying group behind Iran however their last-16 exit means they’ve nonetheless by no means gained a World Cup knockout tie exterior of their house nation.
“I feel we did very well within the group stage though I feel we might have picked up extra factors as we should always have crushed Ghana,” Bento stated.
“However I feel we might be very proud and I’m proud with what we’ve carried out during the last 4 years.”
He added: “This has undoubtedly been probably the greatest teams of gamers I’ve had the chance to work with.”
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