Will the A-match in March be the starting point for 'Finding Next Son Heung-min'

Will the A-match in March be the starting point for 'Finding Next Son Heung-min'

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"Who will be responsible for the national soccer team's attack after Son Heung-min?"

Perhaps this A-match period could be a hint of the answer.

Hong Myung-bo, head coach of the men's national soccer team, held a press conference at 11 a.m. on the 10th at the Korea Football Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and announced the list of players to play in the March A match.

Hong Myung-bo, who is ranking first in Group B with four wins and two draws in six Asian qualifiers to the 2026 North-China World Cup, will play Oman at Goyang Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 20th and Jordan at Suwon World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 25th.

Based on the result of the A-match, Korea can also confirm its advance to the World Cup finals. If Korea, which ranks first with 14 points, beats Jordan, who ranks third with nine points, and Jordan, who has six points, it can secure at least the second place regardless of the two remaining matches in the third qualifying round to confirm its advance to the World Cup finals.

Yang Hyun-joon, Yang Min-hyuk, Um Ji-sung, and Bae Jun-ho were included in the list. "I want to see young second-tier players play aggressively and proactively. Even if they make mistakes, they should not give up and show their mettle. I hope young players' mettle will be balanced with their experiences such as Son Heung-min and Lee Jae-sung to create a good game. As they are capable players, I hope they will play with confidence," Hong said.

Referring to Son Heung-min, his team's captain, who is also managing playing time little by little, he said, "It is possible at any time for young players to come forward instead. However, we must not forget the achievements that Son has made so far. We will communicate with him and find the best way," leaving room for him to adjust playing time.

I don't know if Son Heung-min's playing time will be really well controlled, but the selection of a large number of young European side resources is unlikely to lead to an experience for all of them. Son Heung-min has played many games for his team and Hwang Hee-chan has just returned from injury, and the player who stood out may receive a lot of playing time during this A-match.

In addition, it is time for the Korean national team to prepare for a change of generations due to its offensives on the side. Son Heung-min, who is 32 years old and in his prime as a soccer player, has not many days left to play for the national team. Hwang Hee-chan is 28 years old and in his prime, but he still has a lot of injuries. As the two players, the two wings of the national team, have aged and advanced from the K-League to Europe (Yang Hyun-joon, Yang Min-hyuk, Kangwon, Bae Joon-ho, Daejeon, Um Ji-sung and Gwangju), talented young strikers have advanced to the European leagues, drawing keen attention to their harmony and competition.

Of course, they may be pushed out of skill and presence to replace Son Heung-min's position right away, but many talents from the side, including Yang Min-hyuk, Yang Hyun-joon, Um Ji-sung and Bae Jun-ho, have all joined the national team except for Lee Kang-in, who stands out as the center or fake No. 9. With the whole nation watching from the stadium and home, the player who stands out in this A-match can increase his chances of continuing his good impression. 안전놀이터

Looking back on this A-match period in the future, can it be said that it was the starting point of finding the next Son Heung-min? Still, many young promising players have big dreams with the Korean national flag on their chests.