Chinese media attacked Korean coaches Choi Kang-hee and Seo Jung-won working in the Chinese Super League.

Sohu.com questioned, "Why do the two Korean coaches ignore capable naturalized players and not utilize them?"

The focus is on Pedro Delgado, age 28. The 188cm tall forward was originally a foreign player with Portuguese nationality. However, starting in 2019, he changed his nationality to Chinese and is now playing as a domestic player in the Chinese Super League. Having obtained Chinese nationality, he also had the opportunity to be selected for the Chinese national team.

Sohu.com started by saying, "Naturalized player Delgado is 28 years old and is in his prime. He is a player with good individual skills, speed, and creativity. However, he has been ignored by both Korean coaches."

Delgado was coached by Choi Kang-hee during his time at Shandong Taishan. Sohu.com reported, "Delgado never gained the trust of coach Choi Kang-hee during his time at Shandong. Though he played in 26 matches, he was only a starter 6 times. In coach Choi's tactics, Delgado was merely a substitute."

The outlet continued, "Delgado was loaned to Chengdu Rongcheng. Here too, he did not get a chance. Coincidentally, it is a team managed by another Korean, Seo Jung-won. Korean coaches are not using Delgado not because of his personal skills, but because of his attitude. Delgado is too lazy and lacks professionalism. He acts recklessly and holds back the team. It is not surprising that the Korean coaches do not use him."

No matter how talented a player is, if they do not listen to the coach, they cannot get opportunities. China also acknowledges this. Sohu.com stated, "Delgado has never been called up to the Chinese national team. He must be the most frustrated naturalized player in China," suggesting that he should be included in the national team.

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