Hong Myung-Boho, without ace, faces Jordan at 11 p.m.
Expectations from experienced Lee Jae-seong and Hwang Hee-chan… Bae Jun-ho and Uhm Ji-seong are also alternatives.
Who will fill the void left by Son Heung-min (Tottenham), the star of Korean soccer, who was ruled out due to injury? There are a variety of candidates, including the experienced Lee Jae-seong (Mainz) and Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton), and the recently strong Uhm Ji-seong (Swansea) and Bae Jun-ho (Stoke).
The national soccer team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, will play the third match of the Group B group stage of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup Asian region third qualifying round against Jordan at the International Stadium in Amman, Jordan, at 11 p.m. (Korean time) on the 10th.
Jordan, along with Iraq, is the team to be most wary of in Group B. In fact, Korea struggled with 1 draw and 1 loss against Jordan in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup held earlier this year. In particular, the team was defeated 0-2 in the semifinals, ending the 64-year wait for the Asian Cup title.
It was an away game against a very difficult opponent, and Korea was unable to call up Son Heung-min, who boasts a great presence both on and off the pitch.
Captain Son Heung-min played a big role in setting the mood by comforting his teammates during everyday life, training, and games. He is still an ace player, recording 1 goal and 2 assists in the away game against Oman last September. Such a significant character is missing.
Son Heung-min was replaced during his team’s game last month after complaining of discomfort in his left thigh. Coach Hong Myung-bo initially included Son Heung-min in the call-up list, but eventually excluded him because his physical condition did not improve.
Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) inherited the captain’s armband, which Son Heung-min had worn for about six years since 2018. Kim Min-jae also led the team as captain in last year’s friendly match against Tunisia when Son Heung-min was absent.
There is still a question mark as to which player will take on the role of left attacker, which Son Heung-min has played so far. It is unclear whether he will be able to completely fill the void left by Son Heung-min, the former top scorer in the English Premier League (EPL), but there are quite a few players with comparable abilities.
The experienced Lee Jae-seong and Hwang Hee-chan are first ranked. Jae-seong Lee has the most A-match experience (90 games) among this call-up list.
Jae-Sung Lee does not have explosive penetration or shooting like Son Heung-Min, but his altruistic play and strong pressure are considered as strengths. In addition, he can play both the center and the right side, so he can adapt to tactical changes during the game without much difficulty.
Hwang Hee-chan, who has been struggling this season with his team Wolverhampton and is unable to find his place, is also a promising candidate for the national team. Hwang Hee-chan has a lot of experience in major competitions, including attending the World Cup twice. In addition, he is considered a card that can play Son Heung-min’s role by scoring in important games such as the World Cup, Asian Cup, and Asian Games with his aggressive breakthrough and boldness.
Two young bloods playing in the English Championship, Um Ji-seong and Bae Jun-ho, are also looking for an opportunity. Although both of them do not have much experience in international matches, they showed outstanding performances in their age group national team and their respective teams. In particular, his individual skills are outstanding, so you can expect flashy play from the side.
In order for the left side attacker to exert influence, it is important to work well with the left side defender, front line attacker, and other second line attackers. It is an important point to watch in the Jordan game to see what plan B coach Hong Myung-bo has made for the new left wing.
(Amman (Jordan) = News 1)
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