Bae Jun-ho did not seem to intend to spend his long career in the English Championship (second division).
South Korea's under-22 (U-22) national soccer team, led by head coach Lee Min-sung, drew 0-0 in a friendly match against Australia at Yongin Mir Stadium on the 5th. Director Lee Min-sung's debut game did not end with a victory.
Lee Min-sung's ace Bae Jun-ho played only 45 minutes in the first half, but he showed the best performance of the day. It would have been the best to take advantage of two scoring opportunities.
After the game, Bae Joon-ho said, `There were a lot of things that were disappointing, but there were also a lot of scenes we prepared. The players have only trained and prepared for three days, so they are looking positively and trying. He also looked back on the game, saying, "I think I can make good chemistry by playing more games over the next year."
Bae Joon-ho played only 45 minutes in the first half and was replaced. It wasn't an injury, it was a condition issue. It was also the consideration of director Lee Min-sung. "I don't think I can say I'm in 100% condition as the director said. The physical condition itself was still too much to digest for a lot of time. You need to focus on improving your senses and recovering your condition", he explained.
Bae Jun-ho in Hong Myung-bo and Bae Jun-ho in Lee Min-sung are different. Bae Jun-ho knew it. "Certainly, he is working with another mindset in this national team. I think I'm in a position to lead the team, including captain Seung-won (Lee Seung-won) including myself and many other players. That's why I have to take responsibility for the play I play"He showed a sense of responsibility.
Then "Every player, including myself, knows all the importance of the Asian Games. I won't think about anything else, but I'll only look at the goal of winning and prepare my body to break as the director said"He also clearly expressed his will to win the championship.
After the call-up of Lee Min-sung, Bae Jun-ho now has to think about the future. The Stoke Regional UK Stoke Sentinel reported last month that Stoke City's willingness to retain key players such as Million Manhoff, Bae Jun-ho and Bowter Berger will be put to the test this summer. However, as things stand, only Viktor Johansson will remain, according to the report.
Bae Joon-ho met with reporters before the U-22 national soccer team's convocation training on the 2nd and said, "It is true that agents are in contact with many teams. Rather than wanting to go to any league or club, I will consider a lot of things like how much you want me and what kind of situation the team is in"I told him directly that I was considering a transfer.
Nothing has changed in three days. He "I think it's hard to say for sure. Nothing is decided"And yet "My goal is higher. Whatever happens, it is my job to do my best. Whether I transfer or not, I will do my best where I am"He replied that he was looking beyond the English Championship.
Bae Joon-ho received attention from Premier League clubs, including Fulham, a year after joining Stoke. Feyenoord, where Hwang In-beom plays, also wanted Bae Joon-ho. At that time, Bae Joon-ho decided not to transfer but to gain more experience in the first team. It's not strange to leave Stoke for a new challenge this summer.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
