2024-01-14 09:27:00
Sports Chosun = Reporter Han Dong-hoon
The Korean national soccer team conducted recovery training at Al Egla Training Center in Doha, Qatar, on the morning of the 11th (local time). Son Heung-min is completing training. Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.11
[스포츠조선 한동훈 기자] The Korean national team at this Asian Cup is receiving unprecedented global attention. This is because the main players of the national team belong to big European clubs and coach Jurgen Klinsmann is also a former superstar.
The Korean national soccer team, led by Coach Klinsmann, entered the country through Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, on the 10th. Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in are leaving the arrival hall. Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.10
The Asian Cup actually receives the least attention among the A team competitions hosted by FIFA. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also caused controversy by calling the Africa Cup of Nations a ‘little tournament.’ Moreover, it is clear how much awareness there is regarding the Asian Cup, which receives less attention than the Nations Cup.
The Korean national soccer team conducted recovery training at Al Egla Training Center in Doha, Qatar, on the morning of the 11th (local time). Director Klinsmann is being interviewed. Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.11
But this year’s Asian Cup is different. Major media outlets in Europe and the United States covered the Asian Cup and news from Korea quite heavily.
The Korean national soccer team conducted recovery training at Al Egla Training Center in Doha, Qatar, on the morning of the 11th (local time). Son Heung-min is completing training. Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.11
Korean captain Son Heung-min is also the captain of Tottenham in the English Premier League. Son Heung-min is considered a top striker in the Premier League, the world’s best league. Wolverhampton’s Hwang Hee-chan also rose to stardom by scoring 10 goals this season. Lee Kang-in is a top prospect cherished by French representative club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Minjae Kim is the starting center back for Bayern Munich, a big club in the world.
There is bound to be a lot of interest as key players from major clubs in each country are called up to the national team for more than a month during the league. Coincidentally, the head coach of the Korean national team is Klinsmann, a legendary goal scorer from Germany who dominated an era. Klinsmann also had a brilliant post-retirement career as he served as coach of the German national team, the U.S. national team, and Bayern Munich.
ESPN, an American sports media outlet, expressed concern regarding the Korean national team, saying, “Although Son Heung-min is present, Klinsmann’s tactical ability is a factor of concern.” British media ‘Football London’ looked in detail at when Son Heung-min will return, Korea’s match schedule and the possibility of winning.
The Athletic, a British sports media outlet, also began analysis on the 14th (Korean time), asking, ‘Will Son Heung-min and Klinsmann be able to end Korea’s 64-year thirst for the Asian Cup?’ Korea claims to be a leader in Asia, but has not won the Asian Cup since 1960.
The Athletic said, ‘Son Heung-min has unfinished homework in the Asian Cup. Tottenham captain Son Heung-min predicted that he will play desperately to lead Korea’s golden generation and finally bring them a trophy.
The Athletic expected that the right time for victory had arrived in Korea. The Athletic said, ‘Korea finally has its best chance to win in decades. Above all, there is Son Heung-min. Premier League fans will also know Hwang Hee-chan well. There is also PSG’s Lee Kang-in, a 22-year-old winger. ‘Son Heung-min doesn’t have to do everything alone,’ he explained.
The Athletic said, ‘Son Heung-min has returned to his prime. Hwang Hee-chan, Lee Kang-in, and even Kim Min-jae are performing better than ever. This is a better opportunity than ever. However, he pointed out, “The burden has also increased.”
Reporter Han Dong-hoon dhhan@sportschosun.com
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