U.S. media spotlights the Taegeuk Warriors at the Asian Cup.
“South Korea is always a favorite to win the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup,” Sporting News reported on Friday (KST) in a story titled “Why you should be watching the South Korean national team.
‘The Taegeuk Warriors have not won the tournament since 1960 as hosts,’ Sporting News said. South Korea’s U-23 team has achieved some success, including a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and three consecutive Asian Games titles. 안전놀이터 This has not translated to the A team.
Jürgen Klinsmann’s men’s national soccer team will make a strong start to their campaign when they take on Bahrain in the first leg of their Qatar Asian Cup Group E qualifier at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, at 8.30pm on Friday.
“The reason to be interested in the South Korean game is the concentration of elite talent, including two world-class players, a Premier League striker and a rising star who could go on to do big things in the future,” said Sporting News.
The four players named by the publication are Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton), and Lee Kang-in (PSG).
Son and Kim are the best in the world at their respective positions.
Hwang has exploded onto the Premier League scene this season, scoring 10 goals in the first half alone. Lee Kang-in is a prospect that PSG are keen on.
Sporting News praised the squad, saying, “South Korea is by no means a Son Heung-min one-man team.
‘It would be a beautiful story if Son Heung-min finally tasted Asian Cup glory,’ said Sporting News. Coincidentally, the current Tottenham manager is Australia’s Angie Postecogluda, who defeated South Korea in the 2015 Asian Cup final.
As for Hwang Hee-chan, he says: “A powerful and impressive striker. Good at leading the line. He has the ability to break down both flanks and create cracks. Together with Son Heung-min, they will form a devastating and versatile attack.
Sporting News added: ‘Kim led Napoli to the Serie A title in the 2022-2023 season. He was named the league’s best defender. He was also shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or. German soccer giants Bayern have signed him.
The outlet marveled at Lee’s rapid development. 안전한 파워볼사이트 Sporting News said, “PSG have taken note of his technical qualities and dazzling dribbling. He is a firm favorite of PSG coach Luis Enrique. He can play in a variety of roles, including flanker and midfielder.