"Yoo Sang-chul's Return as Coach Falls Through, Takes on Advisory Role for Team"

Coach Yoo Sang-chul. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Incheon United is looking for a new head coach instead of Director Yoo Sang-cheol (49), who is suffering from pancreatic cancer.

According to an official from K League 1 professional football club Incheon United on the 29th, Director Yoo visited the Seoul World Cup Stadium, where the match between Incheon and FC Seoul was held on the 27th, and after the game, he expressed his desire to take charge of the team again during a meeting with Jeon Dalsu, CEO of Incheon.

Previously, Director Yoo stepped down from his position after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in November last year.

On this day, Incheon stated, "We will appoint a new head coach for the vacant position left by the resignation of Director Im Wan-seop, rather than reinstating Honorary Director Yoo Sang-cheol."

Incheon added, "We understand Director Yoo's sincere concern for Incheon, which is currently in a poor state including a recent seven-game losing streak, but his health has not yet fully recovered."

They continued, "Although the attending physician confirmed that Director Yoo's health has miraculously improved, we received a response expressing concern about him taking on the stressful role of head coach. We know well Director Yoo's affection for the team, but we believe health comes first, so we decided to find a new head coach instead of Director Yoo."

Incheon plans to continue managing the team under the leadership of senior coach Im Jung-yong for the time being. Director Yoo will take on an advisory role regarding team operations until a new head coach is appointed.

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