| Kwon Chang-hoon answers reporters’ questions during a press conference held at the Al Egla Training Center in Doha, Qatar on the night of the 26th (Korean time). yunhap news |
National football midfielder Kwon Chang-hoon (boss Kim Cheon) has announced that he has not given up on his dream and has dedicated himself to participating in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
At a press conference held at the Al Egla Training Center in Doha, Qatar on the night of the 26th (Korean time), Kwon Chang-hoon said, “I was unable to participate due to an injury four years ago.” to be able to participate again in the World Cup stage thanks to such a good opportunity. I feel more responsible after coming here. It will be a really important and valuable experience.” Kwon Chang-hoon has been selected for the national team since 2016, but this is his first time participating in the World Cup finals. He was excluded from the 2018 World Cup in Russia due to of an Achilles tendon injury.
On the 24th, Korea drew 0-0 with Uruguay in the first leg of the Group H World Cup in Qatar. Korea, who hit their target, are aiming for victory in their second match against Ghana on the 28th. Kwon Chang-hoon explained of Ghana: “I think Ghana tended to give up a lot of space at the full-back side.”
Regarding the solution of the match against Ghana, “We have many fast players on our side and we have the ability to penetrate. There are enough players to pass, so I think we should attack the opponent’s weak points. We will analyze the opponent well and get ready for the remaining time. He replied: “Ghana also has speed and has a lot of reckless players. The opponent also made a lot of scenes attacking Portugal’s backspace menacingly.
Asian countries stand out at the World Cup in Qatar. Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina, Japan defeated Germany and Iran defeated Wales. And on the same day, Australia also beat Tunisia 1-0. Kwon Chang-hoon said, “We are the last group in the preliminary round and watching the matches of the teams from the previous group, I felt a lot of seriousness for Saudi Arabia and Japan to win.” The images of Saudi Arabia and Japan were also very stimulating”.
Doha = Journalist Heo Jong-ho
