“From Lee Kang-in to the new face”, what is the decision of the stork?

It’s temporary, but the weight of choice is greater than ever. So the stork’s mouth is full of attention. 먹튀검증

Hwang Sun-hong, interim head coach of the Korean national soccer team, will unveil the first and last entry of the interim system at the soccer center in Shinmun-ro, Seoul, on Wednesday. Team A, which failed to reach the top of Asia in 64 years, will switch to the 2026 North Korea-Central America World Cup system. The team will play the third to fourth matches of the second Asian qualifying round for the North-Central America World Cup with Thailand at home and away games on Saturday and Sunday. Korea, which replaced coach Jurgen Klinsmann in a surprise move, will play the second consecutive match with Hwang as interim head coach of the Korean Olympic team. Korea, which has won all two matches, will effectively confirm its advance to the final qualifying round if it wins the second consecutive match in Thailand.

Korea has an absolute advantage in terms of objective performance, but the situation is not simple. Hwang has a heavy responsibility to make a new decision. The scar left by Klinsmann is too big. Even with his temporary status, attention was focused on Hwang’s steps, as he is the first step toward healing. Hwang watched Jeonbuk-Daejeon, Gwangju-Seoul, Jeonbuk-Ulsan, Suwon FC-Jeonbuk, and Seoul-Incheon matches along with the opening of the K-League. It was a wide-ranging move that was completely different from his predecessor. Newly formed coaches such as Michael Kim and Jeongjo-guk also moved to every corner, starting with the opening match between Ulsan and Pohang.

The biggest concern is whether Lee Kang-in (23, Paris Saint-Germain) will be selected. Lee Kang-in has been at the center of controversy over the past month. He clashed with “captain” Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham) ahead of the semifinal match against Jordan at the Asian Cup. Lee Kang-in was reduced to a “disgust” in an instant. Lee Kang-in eventually flew to London, England, and apologized, and Son Heung-min also hugged Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in also contacted other seniors and colleagues and bowed his head. He repeatedly apologized to his fans. However, his gaze toward Lee Kang-in is still not good. Amid a tight debate over whether to select him or not, Hwang is ultimately the key. Hwang is said to have contacted senior players in the national team including Son Heung-min and asked for their opinions. For now, it seems that the strand has been set in the direction of a head-on breakthrough.

Another point to pay attention to is the selection of “new faces.” Klinsmann selected the same face from September last year to the Asian Cup finals. Naturally, the competition structure within the team disappeared, and the players’ motivation was also reduced. Attention was paid to Hwang’s busy movements, which were also expected to select players different from those of Klinsmann. The first person mentioned is Joo Min-gyu (34) of Ulsan, a representative goaltender of the K League. After former coach Paulo Bento, Joo was also a “hot potato” under Klinsmann’s system. He became the top scorer with 22 goals in Jeju in 2021 and 17 goals in Ulsan last year, becoming another “scoring king.” Despite being considered the best striker in the K League, he has never been linked to the national team. This time, he is more likely than ever. Cho Kyu-sung (26) and Oh Hyun-kyu (23) of Celtic, who played in the Asian Cup, are not in good form, and Hwang Ui-jo (32) of Alan Yaspor is still being disciplined due to illegal filming. As the resources at the front line are not good enough, Joo is expected to replace them.

In addition to Joo Min-gyu, Jung Ho-yeon (24, Gwangju) is also increasing the possibility of being selected for the first time. Jung Ho-yeon, who won a gold medal with Hwang at the last Hangzhou Asian Games, has been playing amazingly this season as well. As the national team’s midfield is considered a weakness, chances are high that Jung Ho-yeon will be the answer. Unlike the Bento days, it is highly likely that a large number of players who had been neglected by the Cleansman regime will be selected. It is known that Hwang is also thinking of a number of players including Baek Seung-ho (27, Birmingham City), a central midfielder who moved to the British Championship (second division), Kim Moon-hwan (29, Alduhail), a right fullback who made a soft landing on the Qatar stage, and Cho Yoo-min (28, Sharjah), a center back, as well as “left-footed center back” Kwon Kyung-won (32), “Korean Messi,” Lee Seung-woo (26, Suwon FC), and “Song Star” Song Min-gyu (25, Jeonbuk).

Olympic team players, including Hwang Jae-won (Daegu), Yang Hyun-joon (Celtic, 22, Stoke City), and Kim Ji-soo (Brentford, 21,) are said to have decided to select the Olympic team to be convened on the 17th.