On the 14th, the British media “Mirror” reported a preview of Group H, which includes Korea, Portugal, Uruguay and Ghana ahead of the opening of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The media mentioned the trip to Qatar, saying, “Korea won 7 victories in 10 qualifying finals in the Asian region and secured the right to easily advance to the World Cup.”
Korea could experience huge variables at the World Cup in Qatar. It is the key and the problem of captain Son Heung-min’s injury.
Heung-Min Son suffered a blow to the shoulder while competing against Chancel Mbemba in their last match of the Champions League group stage. He was diagnosed with a facial fracture and it was known he would need around four weeks of recovery time, so concerns have been directed towards his participation in the World Cup.
Son Heung-min has been placed in the final shortlist for the World Cup but it is unclear when he will play as he has to watch his recovery.
I paid attention to this part as well and expected that “I will be in sufficient physical condition to participate in the World Cup in Qatar”.
“With Son Heung-min, anything is possible. However, the elimination in the group stage is most likely the result of Korea.”
“Besides Son Heung-min, Napoli defender Kim Min-jae and Wolverhampton forward Hwang Hee-chan are noteworthy,” he said, expecting other players to show their star presence.
On the other hand, he predicted, “Korea and Ghana shouldn’t be underestimated, but Portugal and Uruguay are likely to advance to the round of 16.”
Photo = Getty Image Korea, Mirror
