Predicted SON/KIM Risk...Why we are paying attention to 'Jeonbuk Man' such as Hong Myung-bo and Kim Ki-seong ahead of the Iraq war
Predicted SON/KIM Risk...Why we are paying attention to 'Jeonbuk Man' such as Hong Myung-bo and Kim Ki-seong ahead of the Iraq war
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Attention is focusing on "Jeonbuk Man," who shows off his momentum in K League 1 amid the predicted risks. It is Hong Myung-bo, the national soccer team who arrived in Iraq.
The national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, arrived on a chartered flight at 11:15 p.m. on the 2nd, four days before the ninth Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup against Iraq, which kicks off at Basra International Stadium in Basra, Iraq, at 3:15 a.m. on the 6th (Korea time).
Twenty-one of the 26 called-up list at Incheon International Airport were on board a chartered plane, while Kwon Kyung-won, Won Doo-jae (Corpakan), Cho Yoo-min (Al Sharjah) and Park Yong-woo (Al Ain) joined the Iraq region. Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), who recently completed the UEFA Champions League final, joined the final puzzle on the 3rd.
Only two days are left for training as a whole ahead of the showdown. As the style of Iraq where new Australian coach Graham Arnold will be appointed is expected to be different from the past, Korea should display its own game model first.
However, Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), a key defensive player, is not in the aftermath of the injury like the two consecutive preliminary games (against Oman and Jordan) in March. The front-line striker also lacks the resources of his outstanding pace and is not in his normal condition as captain Son Heung-min (Tottenham) has not fully recovered from his recent foot injury. Before leaving the country, Hong said, "We have fully heard about Son Heung-min's will. As there are two matches (including the home game against Kuwait on the 10th), we will talk about which game to focus on locally," expressing his intention not to use the team excessively.
Hong has been devoting himself to the Plan B initiative, considering conditions risk in the European leagues, which are focused on offense and defense after the season has ended. Notably, players' mobility was also important given the scorching heat, with temperatures in Iraq hitting up to 45 degrees Celsius during daytime and nearly 35 degrees Celsius during evening. The core element of Plan B is the resource that possesses the best sense and physical stamina.
Attention is focusing on Jeonbuk, which has had no loss (9 wins and 4 draws) in 13 consecutive K-League matches under Gus Foye. It is no exaggeration to say that Jeon Jin-woo, who ranks first (11 goals) in the league in scoring, has the best sense of goal among the strikers. Attention is focusing on whether his momentum to play as a wing forward, move in a central direction and score from any angle will be applied to the national team as well. Although he lacks experience as the first member of the A national team, it can be effective if he melts into the national team, which is full of Asia's best second-tier resources. 메이저놀이터
Veteran player Park Jin-seop exists in the defense line. As the captain of Jeonbuk, he can play not only the third term but also the last minute, and he can create synergy with defenders from Middle East leagues in the match against Iraq. He is considered a substitute for Kim Min-jae as he not only leads defense but also plays in offense during set piece plays and scores.