‘Captain’ Son Heung-min (31) digested training with a bright expression. However, his appearance in Peru is still unclear.스포츠토토

The A national team, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, gathered again. Klinsmann will play two friendly A matches in June against Peru at Asiad Main Stadium in Busan at 8:00 pm on the 16th and El Salvador at the World Cup Stadium in Daejeon on the 20th at 8:00 pm. Excluding Son Jun-ho (Shandong Taishan), who is detained in China, 24 players are summoned and trained at the Gudeok Stadium in Busan. On the 14th, we conducted training on the third day of entering Busan.

All eyes were on Son Heung-min. An official from the Korea Football Association said on the 13th, “Son Heung-min underwent sports hernia surgery. It has been about two weeks and he is focusing on recovery training.” It is known that Son Heung-min underwent sports hernia surgery locally after the final English Premier League match against Leeds United on the 29th of last month (Tottenham won 4-1). A sports hernia is a condition in which the intestines are pushed out of the abdominal wall due to pressure when the abdominal wall, the muscular layer that supports the intestines, is weakened or has a hole. In particular, it usually occurs when thin muscles or ligaments in the groin are twisted or torn due to repetitive movements. Son Heung-min returned to Korea on the 30th of last month after surgery.

On the 12th, the first day of his arrival in Busan, Son Heung-min, who improved his physical condition by commuting to Paju NFC with other overseas players, focused on stretching instead of training. Fortunately, his recovery seems to be quick. Son Heung-min joined the main training from the 13th. However, he was reportedly absent from the last tactical training session. He shows a strong will to play, but coach Klinsman seems to have a different idea.

The national soccer team, led by coach Klinsman, continued training at Gudeok Stadium in Busan on the 14th. Coach Klinsman and the players are having a meeting prior to training. Korea and Peru will have an A match against Peru at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 16th. Busan = Reporter Moonyoung Choi deer@sportschosun.com /2023.06.14/

The national soccer team, led by coach Klinsman, continued training at Gudeok Stadium in Busan on the 14th. Coach Klinsman and the players are having a meeting prior to training. Korea and Peru will have an A match against Peru at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 16th. Busan = Reporter Moonyoung Choi deer@sportschosun.com /2023.06.14/
An official from the Korea Football Association said, “Director Klinsman will accompany Kim Seung-gyu at the press conference on the 15th.” Son Heung-min usually appeared as a captain at the press conference before the game. The fact that Seung-gyu Kim instead of Heung-min Son, who did not have an official interview at this call, can be interpreted as meaning that it is difficult for Heung-min Son to participate. Of course, we have to keep an eye on the situation, but the possibility of starting against Peru is not high.

In this case, plan B operation is inevitable. Manager Klinsmann is using the ‘central hand’ card with Son Heung-min in the center. He uses it more like an attacker than a midfielder, and maximizes the ability of Son Heung-min, a ‘goal scorer’. Son Heung-min played a big role in the March A match with active and aggressive movements. The movement of the one-top, side and central midfielders also focused on saving Son Heung-min’s movement.

The national soccer team, led by coach Klinsman, continued training at Gudeok Stadium in Busan on the 14th. Lee Kang-in is warming up by running. Korea and Peru will have an A match against Peru at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 16th. Busan = Reporter Moonyoung Choi deer@sportschosun.com /2023.06.14/

The national soccer team, led by coach Klinsman, continued training at Gudeok Stadium in Busan on the 14th. Cho Kyu-seong and his national team players are warming up by running. Korea and Peru will have an A match against Peru at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 16th. Busan = Reporter Moonyoung Choi deer@sportschosun.com /2023.06.14/
Klinsman-style football that calls for ‘attack forward’, and as the possibility of not being able to use the ‘central hand’ card, which is the core of the attack, is high, considerable changes are expected. For now, ‘Golden Boy’ Lee Kang-in (Mallorca) can stand in the middle. Coach Klinsmann appointed Lee Kang-in as the right wing in the game against Uruguay, and Lee Kang-in’s main position is also a central attacking midfielder. Rather, it is a good opportunity to experiment with the national team centered on Lee Kang-in.

You can also think of a way to shift the center of gravity toward the foremost resource. The toes of the forward strikers are hot. Existing Hwang Eui-jo (FC Seoul) Cho Kyu-seong (Jeonbuk Hyundai) scored goals before joining the national team, and Oh Hyun-gyu (Celtic) also made a soft landing on the Scottish stage and threw a challenge. On the 14th, coach Klinsman already conducted training to appoint Oh Hyun-kyu to Son Heung-min. In this case, it can be changed from the existing one-top to the two-top type. A more destructive form of attack becomes possible. Cho Kyu-seong said, “I want to be recognized for my goal.”