The race for the No. 2 goalkeeper has begun.
The competition for the starting goalkeeper spot in the national team was fierce between Kim Seung-kyu (Al Shabab) and Cho Hyun-woo (Ulsan HD). However, due to a series of injuries to Kim Seung-kyu, Cho Hyun-woo has taken over the starting goalkeeper position. Kim tore his ACL in January ahead of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) 온라인카지노사이트 Asian Cup.
Kim returned to action in August after a lengthy rehabilitation. National team coach Hong Myung-bo included Kim in his A-match roster last month. Although he didn’t play in the match, Kim traveled with the national team. However, Kim suffered another ACL tear and was sidelined for an extended period of time. The 1990-born player is now heading into his mid-30s, so it will be important to see how he comes back from a second ACL tear.
Hong chose Kim Kyung-min (Gwangju FC) and Lee Chang-geun (Daejeon Hana Citizen), both of whom have excelled in the K League, for the November A match. It’s a new three-man system.
Kim Kyung-min was born in 1991, but this is his first Taegeuk mark. He played for Seoul Eland, Jeju United, and Busan I-Park before joining Gwangju for the 2022 season. Since joining Gwangju, he has become a key resource.
In his first year with Gwangju, he played 34 matches and boasted a 0-0 GAA with 28 goals against. He kept 16 clean sheets. He helped Gwangju win the K League 2 championship and get promoted to the K League 1. Although he has conceded more goals this season, he also had a 0-0 GAA last season. In addition to his ability to make saves, he also has good skills with his feet and can build up from the back.
Lee has been capped by the national team, but has only played one A match. His first and last appearance came in November 2020 against Qatar in an exhibition match. He was also selected during the time of Paulo Bento.
It is the first time under Hong. Lee has been playing in the K League since the 2012 season. Especially since his move to Daejeon, he has been making saves based on his quickness. He is second only to Cho Hyun-woo in terms of saves. He has nine clean sheets this season.
“With Kim Seung-gyu’s injury, we needed a second goalkeeper,” Hong said, ”Kim Kyung-min and Lee Chang-geun are playing well in the K League. They will compete for the second goalkeeper position.”