Park Yong-woo, who is familiar with the Middle East, and Park Jin-seop, who is strong...Find Hwang In-beom's partner
Park Yong-woo, who is familiar with the Middle East, and Park Jin-seop, who is strong...Find Hwang In-beom's partner
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The match against Iraq, which can confirm Korea's advancement to the World Cup finals for 11 consecutive times, is highly likely to be conservative. If Korea wins more than a draw, it can get a ticket to directly play at the World Cup in North Korea, China and the U.S.
As strikers such as Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan are not in perfect condition, there is a risk of drawing an overwhelming picture with firepower. It is time to focus on "stability," considering that if the final match is played with the result of a loss, there will be a huge psychological and physical burden.
The national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play the ninth match of the third Asian qualifying round for the '2026 FIFA North-China World Cup' against Iraq at 3:15 a.m. on the 6th (Korea time). The preliminary schedule will then conclude with the final 10th match against Kuwait at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 10th.
Hong, who is leading Group B with 16 points, only needs one more point from the two remaining matches to secure a berth to the finals. It is true that he is in an advantageous position. However, it has not been confirmed yet. Moreover, Iraq (12 points), which is ranked third after Jordan (13 points), also has the possibility of going straight, so if you take a complacent stance, you can be pushed to the edge of the cliff.
The role of the three-term midfielder, who needs to balance the offense and defense well, will be more prominent. First of all, Hwang In-beom, who takes on a more aggressive role, is close to constant. His presence has grown to the point where it is obvious that there is no Hwang In-beom. His partner is interested, and he seems to be weighing Park Yong-woo, who is familiar, and Park Jin-seop, who is newly selected.
Coach Hong Myung-bo has appointed Park Yong-woo as his key player so far. He is stable in ball defense and good at kicking, enabling him to perform from short build-up work to medium and long distances. As he is 186 centimeters tall, he is a weapon that can be useful for both offense and defense set-pieces.
It is a sign of jade that a decisive mistake has been made recently. Park Yong-woo lost the ball in March against Jordan, providing an excuse for a loss, and the team ended up with a 1-1 draw. Even though he did well for 90 minutes, including the game that fans pointed out, he sometimes faded because of a big mistake.
Park Jin-seop, who was selected for the national team for the first time since Hong's appointment, is the core of Jeonbuk Hyundai's midfield, which is on a roll in the K League 1. Although regaining the "Dakgong" instinct, including scorer Jeon Jin-woo, is an important driver of Jeonbuk's rise, we cannot forget the ball of stabilizing the defense that Park Jin-seop is taking the center stage.
Park Jin-seop, who has a wide range of activities and is selfless when he does not own the ball, is truly a "salt" in the team. Originally from center back, he is good at selecting defensive positions and playing stably, but also has a bold field of view and kick ability to spread passes aggressively.
If the focus is on important matches and familiar teamwork, chances are high that the existing Hwang In-beom and Park Yong-woo combination will be launched. Considering hot weather of nearly 40 degrees Celsius and unique environment of the Middle East, Park Yong-woo from Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, will also receive additional points. After staying in Iraq, Park will immediately move to Iraq.
Considering his recent conditions and momentum, he has an advantage over Park. As the K-League 1 is in full swing, his sense of play and physical strength are not a problem, and he is full of confidence as he has been on the rise with no loss in 13 games (nine wins, four draws) including five consecutive wins. Notably, he also scored a goal himself in a match against Ulsan HD right before the call-up. 토토사이트
The three-term combination is one of Hong's concerns. Is it Park Yong-woo, Park Jin-seop or a third person. It is a task that must be solved well in order to be competitive in the finals to confirm the qualification for the World Cup.