[골닷컴] Reporter Kim Hyung-joong = National team midfielder Jung Woo-young (Al Sadd) was eventually canceled due to an injury.
The Korea Football Association announced on the followingnoon of the 9th that “Jung Woo-young is unable to participate in the game due to muscle injuries in his left ankle and shin, and as it is determined that he needs treatment and rest, the call will be canceled this followingnoon to protect the players.”
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Jung Woo-young, a key resource in the midfield, participated in both matches once morest Brazil and Chile in June A. After the Chilean war, he did not participate in tactical training due to pain in training, and concerns regarding injuries arose, and in the end, he had to drop out for protection.
At the press conference held in advance of Paraguay on the 9th, coach Paulo Bento also announced the news of Jung Woo-young’s absence. He said, “Jung Woo-young doesn’t play. He’s not in a condition to play.”
The association added that there will be no alternative appointments following Jung Woo-young’s cancellation of the call.