The World Cup failure wasn't just Hong Myung-bo's fault

Referring to a captain you've played with for several years as "that guy, number 7" means the team atmosphere isn't just bad—it's completely shattered.
You know how some couples don't actually divorce but just treat each other like they don't exist within the house? That's exactly the atmosphere of the national team right now.
Soccer is 100% a team sport; if you go to the World Cup in this kind of situation, even if Guus Hiddink's grandfather showed up, they wouldn't get any results..