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Hwang Hee-chan, who had high expectations, was not able to participate in this match.
He returned to training, but it seems that coach Bento is not forcing him to participate in the next game.
If so, Son Heung-min is more likely to play as a side striker in the match against Ghana.
Now, the remaining choice is who to appoint as the forward striker, which was regrettable.
This is reporter Kim Tae-woon.
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Hwang Hee-chan missed Game 1 due to a hamstring injury.
I thought the injury would be prolonged while only training individually, but…
I finally returned to team training with my colleagues.
I digested the last training before the game normally…
The Football Association also raised expectations for the match against Ghana, saying, “Our bull is running” on SNS.
Director Bento himself announced that he would not be able to participate at a press conference.
[파울루 벤투 / 축구대표팀 감독]
“I don’t think Hwang Hee-chan will be able to play against Ghana tomorrow.”
As the Hwang Hee-chan card disappeared, Bento’s options also narrowed.
It is difficult to change significantly from the existing Uruguay game, but…
It is a situation where players who have been active as replacements can be more important.
Cho Kyu-seong, who made his World Cup debut as a replacement for Hwang Ui-jo, overcame Uruguay’s tough defense with his unique strength.
He made a threatening shot and took a good eye stamp.
In training the day before yesterday, I even received passionate guidance from coach Bento.
[조규성 / 축구대표팀]
“Tactical stuff, now he points out each and every player on the team, the formation, and things like that in very detail.
In the first game, he was somewhat sluggish and bumped into the defense more strongly than Hwang Eui-jo, who was regretful…
Cho Kyu-seong, who can pass the ball to his teammates.
We are looking forward to playing a role in maximizing Son Heung-min’s offensive power in a counterattack situation aimed at Ghana’s backspace.
[황인범 / 축구대표팀]
“Today, while training, we talked among the players to make a lot of (space penetration) scenes.
The final preparations are now complete.
In the decisive match against Ghana, which will decide the round of 16, the national team desperately wants victory more than ever.
This is MBC News Kim Tae-woon from Doha.
Video coverage: Kim Shin-young, Son Ji-yoon
Video editing: Hyeji Lee
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