Manager Byeon Seong-hwan: "Park Seung-soo was excluded from the U-17 World Cup due to attitude issues"

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“Emphasized attitude and character above all else”… Manager Byeon Seong-hwan reveals why ‘Newcastle’s Park Seung-soo’ was excluded from the World Cup
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Manager Byeon Seong-hwan stated that the reason for excluding Park Seung-soo from the FIFA U-17 World Cup was due to his attitude and character. He noted that attitude is crucial for the growth of young players and evaluated that the experience contributed to Park's development.
Manager Byeon explained, “There were mistakes made at a young age that did not align with my principles and standards,” and added, “I decided to give the opportunity to other players who worked hard, which is why Seung-soo could not go to the World Cup.”
Reflecting on the decision, Manager Byeon said, “In terms of pure skill, he was someone I needed. We even held coaching staff meetings about it. We needed a game-changer who could take responsibility for about 20 to 25 minutes. If we could shake up the opponent and then bring in Seung-soo, we could break down the opponent's right-side defense.”
Manager Byeon is still in contact with Park Seung-soo, who is currently living in the UK. He expressed pride in his student's growth, saying, “Seung-soo has matured a lot. Anyone can make mistakes when they are young.”