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New role of son Heung Min?

Just two years ago today (if the time difference is taken into account), South Korea In Cardiff’s game against Wales, son Heung Min took the train from London, which felt like a low-key thing. The game will be very different for the team and may be bigger for the players.

Fans around the world have been used to the migration of their sons from Tottenham to the Los Angeles Football Club at the MLS. Any hint that the 33-year-old is not as sharp as his in London in Los Angeles, especially considering the latest comments from his coach.

Former Los Angeles Galaxy defender and captain Hong Myung-Bo, who reached the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup, suggested that his son’s seven-year-old captain may not be extended until next summer. “I mentioned the possibility of future change,” Hong said. “Of course, I will make the final decision, but before that, I have to listen to all the players, listen to the players, and make the decision.”

Perhaps Hong now sees his son more than the leader and wants to relieve the burden on players struggling with the occasional huge expectations of the national team. It didn’t escape the notification from many that the son was listed as a striker rather than a midfielder for the first time in years.

Jens Castrop: South Korea’s first player to convert to the country

At the 2022 World Cup football match, there was no foreign-born player on the roster of four teams: Brazil, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. This could change the Koreans in 2026, as Jens Castrop is sure to make his debut this weekend.

Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder was born in Düsseldorf, a German father and Korean mother, and has been on the field for some time. After appearing at various youth levels in European countries, it was apparently informed that his time and main time Mannschaft Will come, but not yet. When he proposed a one-off switch, FIFA approved the conversion this summer, which was inevitable. He will be the first foreign-born player suitable for South Korea, and Seoul’s response is quite positive. He and his mother explained the right words about language, culture and military service, which helped.

The latter is believed to be part of the reason South Korea lags behind other countries in the use of naturalized participants. Most male citizens must do 18-21 months during the prime of their athlete’s career. Even if they were able to spend time playing for the K-League Armed Forces club (one member of the current roster, Lee Dong-Gyeong, is playing there now, that’s not a motivation, even if they were able to spend time playing for the K-League Armed Forces club (he will pay tribute during the K-League). What happens to Castrop since he never lived in the country.

However, for now, the benefits of both sides are obvious. Players have a great chance to participate in the World Cup. There is a great opportunity for South Korea to look at a young player who is already active in one of the top European leagues. “Castrop brings a different style from the existing midfield,” Hong said. “He is a real fighter.”

There is also a potential trend seducer. If all goes well, it could be the catalyst for the large population of North Korea in the United States, exploring moving to peaceful land in the morning.

South Korea needs a new beginning

Paris Saint-Germain’s Lee Kang-in is currently South Korea’s most exciting talent, but the 24-year-old midfielder has been struggling to win the European Championship game time in the UEFA Super Cup final last month. Lee closed the transfer window in the French capital despite reports of Italian and British interests. He will take a few minutes. So is Kim Min-Jae – Bayern Munich’s central defender on the bench this season welcomes some game time.

“It’s still early in their season, so we’re going to see how things work,” Hong said. “I can’t control their game time from here from here. I hope the players will try to step up the game and earn more time. I’m going to have some in-depth conversations with these players during this trip.”

Hong also has pressure. After his first spell performance at the 2014 World Cup, he didn’t like being a player but a coach, and few people would like him to take over as Jürgen Klinsmann, who was fired after being in charge for 12 months last summer. Under Hong’s leadership, South Korea’s qualifications are quite comfortable, but they are not impressed. In a sense, Asia’s most successful World Cup team – 11 consecutive games, with only a longer winning streak against Spain, Germany, Argentina and Brazil – lags behind Japan.

South Korea still lacks identity and during his tenure, too many people may be asked to raise this point. However, what he is talking about in the short term is experimenting. For example, it is likely that he started with the next three instead of the four used during the qualifying round.

A new beginning may be beneficial for a team that has been somewhat dull in recent years. Welcome to the sixth victory against the United States, but most fans will be looking for signs that the Tygouk Warriors are heading in the right direction.