Coach Hong Myung-bo's reunion → Expectations for Captain SON, Kimcheon Sangmu Cho Hyun-taek is excited and determined for the first time in his life as a national team A
Mar 17, 2025
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Cho Hyun-taek (24, managing director Kim Cheon), who joined the A national team for the first time in his life, did not hide his joy. The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play in Group B 7-8 of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup against Oman (20th, Goyang) and Jordan (25th, Suwon). Up to the second place in each group of this tournament, the ticket to the finals will be given. South Korea is in first place with four wins and two draws (14 points) in the previous six games. The gap with Jordan (nine points) in third place is five points. There are only four games left per team. Based on the results of the two games, South Korea can confirm its trip to North Korea, China and the U.S. early on. In this case, South Korea will play in the World Cup finals for the 11th time in a row and the 12th time ever.
Cho Hyun-taek will join the A national team for the first time. He "It was an unexpected situation. I was surprised to be selected. I think it's an honor. We can't see the cell phone. I was preparing for an afternoon training session when I heard from the coaching staff. I didn't believe it at first because I thought you were just playing around (laughs). I think my family knew later than I did. Thank you so much for congratulating me. The players (Kimcheon, who was selected together this time) also congratulated each other, he said.
In the past, he had a meal with coach Hong at Ulsan HD. He said "I think I have good physicality for a sideback. I think they liked that part"It's been a long time since I've seen the director. I'm also curious about what they'll tell me. I wonder how Seol Young-woo will react. Even when I was in Ulsan, I thought I had a lot to learn. I used to ask my brother a lot of things. He is performing well in the team with more advanced skills. I think there will be more to learn from him." After leaving Ulsan, Seol Young-woo is playing full-time in Tsurvena Zvezda (Serbia).
Cho Hyun-taek expressed his expectations and worries toward the A national team at the same time. `No matter what anyone says, I want to see Son Heung-min. He is an influential player in our country. Outside of soccer, there are many aspects that I want to imitate. I thought I wanted to kick the ball together, but it's amazing and amazing to have this opportunity."
As for the fierce competition "I don't think it will be easy for me to run right away. I think they picked me after seeing what I'm good at. I think I'll be given a chance if I continue to show that. But I don't want to be disappointed (even if I can't play), and I think I'll try to see and learn as much as I can."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
