The Main Media Center (MMC), which is set to open the Asian Cup, the most prestigious competition in Asian soccer, was crowded with reporters to cover their national teams. It was also common for journalists from different countries to communicate with reporters from other countries with their interest in “football.”
Among them, Korea was the most popular country. “Asian Tiger” Korea is considered a strong contender along with Japan among the 26 participating countries. This is because a large number of key players from big leagues, including “captain” Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), Lee Kang-in (PSG), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) and Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) are deployed.
Not only that, but also other European players such as Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang In-beom (Zrvena Zvezda), Jung Woo-young (Suitgart), Cho Kyu-sung (Mitwillan), and Hong Hyun-suk (Hent) are the main players. For this reason, foreign journalists have no choice but to pay attention. 안전 슬롯사이트
Starting with the ultra-luxury members, the mood is upbeat. Korea is eying six straight A-match series. As the team drew 20 goals during the period, it did not concede goals. If the team expands the scope, it will allow no run in seven consecutive games. As such, it boasts solid strength in offense and defense.
The absence of injuries is another positive factor. Japan, considered a strong rival, is struggling due to injuries and deterioration of its main strikers Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) and Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton).
A Jordanian reporter whom I met at the MMC asked this reporter, “What is Korea’s strength?” When he answered, “It is an offensive line with Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in,” he nodded and agreed. He asked back, “Isn’t there a defender for Munich?” and smiled at the reporter who answered, “Min Jae-kim.”
A reporter from Bahrain also approached this newspaper. Bahrain will play against South Korea in the first round of the group league on May 15. He asked for a prediction of victory or defeat, and when he gave the answer that predicted South Korea’s victory, he mentioned “Sonny.”
