Robert Moreno has officially denied allegations that he utilized artificial intelligence to manage his previous team, Sochi, describing the viral claims as completely false. The 48-year-old Spaniard, who recently took over as South Korea’s interim head coach, acknowledged that while he incorporates technology into his methodology, the specific reports suggesting a reliance on ChatGPT for player recruitment were taken out of context to cause harm.
The former Sochi manager arrived in South Korea following a turbulent period for the national team. The country suffered a disappointing group-stage exit during the World Cup in North America this June, which led to the resignation of coach Hong Myung-bo. His departure failed to appease public frustration, which has been compounded by an ongoing police investigation into the Korea Football Association (KFA) regarding the circumstances of Hong’s 2024 appointment, as well as an official apology from the federation regarding allegations of providing sexual entertainment for foreign referees.
Moreno, the first Spanish manager to lead the Taegeuk Warriors, expressed his commitment to restoring confidence among fans. “We’re going to try to do our work honestly and with the aim of making all Korean football fans happy,” he stated during his first news conference. His tenure begins with a slate of friendlies; he will guide the squad against Ecuador and Uruguay this month, followed by matches against Uzbekistan and Venezuela in October.
The KFA has indicated that Moreno’s role as interim manager could potentially extend through the upcoming Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for early next year, contingent upon future performance evaluations. In his initial roster announcement, Moreno included high-profile stars such as Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae, Atletico Madrid’s Lee Kang-in, and Los Angeles FC’s Son Heung-min.
Addressing tactical concerns regarding the national team captain, Moreno emphasized his versatility. “We’re all aware of Son’s versatility,” the coach noted, adding that he sees the striker as capable of playing in at least three different positions. This approach marks a significant shift from the previous regime, where fans were left baffled by decisions to bench Son during critical World Cup encounters.
As he steps into the role, Moreno remains focused on practical improvements rather than the controversies surrounding the federation. He emphasized that the team’s objective is to deliver strong performances on the pitch and provide support to the players as they attempt to move past the recent national football crisis. The report also notes that moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games, will be in charge for friendly matches in the coming months. The report also notes that and reports said he had heavily relied on ChatGPT in his role, even using it to decide between potential signings, moreno left the top-flight side in September 2025 after a poor run of results. The report also notes that “Good matches, and trying to help the players.”.
