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The absence of 'talented genius' Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) is painful.
South Korea's national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play the eighth Group B match against Jordan at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 25th in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup. South Korea has recorded four wins and three draws (15 points) in its previous seven matches. It's in first place. If he wins against Jordan, he can complete his trip to North Korea and China early on.
There is a large variable. It's an injury. The 'Hong Myung-bo' lost the 'defensive leader' Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) ahead of this series. Kim Min-jae was originally included in the A-match list in March, but dropped out due to injury. As many as three players were injured in the match against Oman on the 20th. The Korea Football Association officially announced on the 21st that Jung Seung-hyun (Al Wasl) injured his left calf during convocation training, and Baek Seung-ho (Birmingham City) and Lee Kang-in injured his left hamstring and left ankle during the game, respectively.
Baek Seung-ho, who started against Oman, collapsed in the 35th minute of the first half, holding his thigh. In the 38th minute of the first half, he was replaced by Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in assisted Hwang Hee-chan's goal just three minutes after taking the ground. However, Lee Kang-in collapsed in the 35th minute of the second half, complaining of pain. Lee Kang-in, who injured his left ankle, was carried off the ground by medical staff. He walked off the field on crutches.
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| Lee Kang-in is being deployed instead of Baek Seung-ho in the third qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup between South Korea and Oman at Goyang Stadium on the 20th. Goyang = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2025.03.20/ |
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| A match between South Korea and Oman in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup at Goyang Stadium on the 20th. Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in are preparing for a free kick. Goyang = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.03.20/ |
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| A match between South Korea and Oman in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup at Goyang Stadium on the 20th. Baek Seung-ho is complaining of pain after falling to an arrogant rough defense. Goyang = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.03.20/ |
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Hong made a decision. "I thought Lee Kang-in would be very bad ahead of training on the 22nd (after the match against Oman). But the test results weren't as bad as I thought"First of all, we convened and talked together face-to-face before training." I have fully confirmed my attitude, attitude, and mindset of playing for the national team now. But from our point of view, we decided to cancel the call-up because it is important to our team but also very important to our team." They decided not to select a substitute player.
Lee Kang-in does not need an explanation. It's the heart of the `Hong Myung-boho.' He is playing as an ace under Hong, who was launched in September last year. All of them started in the first to sixth rounds of the third Asian qualifying round. He mainly played as a right-handed striker and played the role of an attack leader. He shook the opponent's defense and created an attack opportunity. He led the attack with different levels of pressure, ball guards, and, above all, sharp passes.
His talent did not end here. Lee Kang-in showed off his talent as a defensive midfielder in the match against Oman. Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord) failed to play in the game due to a calf injury. Baek Seung-ho filled the spot, but when Baek Seung-ho also left, Lee Kang-in was put in. Lee Kang-in showed off several sharp passes by acting as an airborne lubricant. Depending on the situation on the day, he even played the role of Megala (half winger).
Lee Kang-in's main position is an attacking midfielder. But it has grown from professional to 'multiplayer'. When he was in Real Mallorca (Spain), he played a sagging striker. After moving to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), he even took charge of the right flanker and the zero-top's 'fake No. 9 striker'. It's not the end. He played a defensive midfielder in a friendly match against Sturm Graz (Austria) ahead of this season.
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| Coach Hong Myung-bo waiting for the start of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup between South Korea and Oman at Goyang Stadium on the 20th. Goyang= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.03.20/ |
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Coach Hong understands Lee Kang-in's talent better than anyone else. Therefore, depending on the situation, they placed them in the right position to demonstrate their talents. However, Lee Kang-in left due to injury. Hong said, `I was also thinking about new players participating in the match against Oman. It seems that they have more difficulties than seniors who have experienced jet lag, etc. I'm ready to put it in whenever I see a good performance. (March A-match) If I had won two games and decided to advance to the finals quickly, it could have helped everyone grow. You should not give points to the teams below. Being chased doesn't make you feel urgent. The most important thing is to finish the war in Jordan well.' Reporter Kim Autumn epi17@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
