The biggest variable for Klinsmann, who is looking at the top of Asia in 64 years, is that key center back Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) cannot play in the match against Jordan due to “accumulation of warnings.” Attention is focusing on who will fill Kim Min-jae’s void and what tactical changes will solve Kim Min-jae’s absence.
The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Jürgen Klinsmann (Germany), will play the semifinals of the 2023 Qatar Asian Cup against Jordan at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Alayyan, Qatar, at 0 a.m. on the 7th (Korea Standard Time).
Klinsmann has just one more step left to advance to the final. However, the problem is that it will not be easy to reach the final. Kim Min-jae, who has been a key center back since Klinsmann’s inauguration, is absent. He received a yellow card in the first group match against Bahrain and one more yellow card in the quarterfinals against Australia, which is why he cannot participate in the match due to accumulation of warnings.
Naturally, as key center back Kim Min-jae was not allowed to play, the change in the defensive line of the team became inevitable. First of all, there are several alternatives. Assuming that Kim Young-kwon, who started the past three consecutive games, occupies the position of center back, Jung Seung-hyun (Ulsan HD) can serve as a partner. Given that communication is important for the defense line to operate stably, it is highly likely that the coach will bring up a combination of Kim Young-kwon and Jung Seung-hyun, who worked together for a long time. 헤라카지노주소
Kim Joo-sung (FC Seoul) and Kim Ji-soo (Brentford) are also waiting as partners for Kim Young-kwon. However, it is true that they are not qualified to be appointed immediately in the semifinals due to their lack of experience. Moreover, it is more difficult for Kim Joo-sung to play together because he is left-footed like Kim Young-kwon.
As another alternative, holding midfielder Park Jin-seop (Jeonbuk Hyundai) may be considered. Park Jin-seop is a multiplayer who can play both center back and holding midfielder. Although he is not tall, he has enough capacity to provide and is capable of competing based on his gritty play. Moreover, he played as a substitute in the middle and late second half of the second half in the previous four games, and learned his sense.
Considering that Klinsmann was unstable defensively, including allowing two runs in the second group match against Jordan, there is a possibility that he will come up with a back three tactic in which three center backs are put forward. Or, he could consider an anomalous back three tactic in which holding midfielder Park Yong-woo (Al-Ain) is put down.
As a result, the key point of the match against Jordan will be whether the team can fill Kim Min-jae’s absence. In particular, it is very important to see how well defense tactics will be complemented as Jordan needs to control fast and individual strikers such as Musa Altamari (Montpelier). If the team finishes the match against Jordan by filling in Kim Min-jae’s absence well, it will be able to take a big step toward the top of Asia for the first time in 64 years.
“It is quite regrettable that Kim Min-jae cannot play because he was playing a good leader role in the back. However, there is an alternative,” Klinsmann said. “There is Jung Seung-hyun at center back and holding midfielder Park Jin-seop can be used. In some cases, he can use back-three tactics. There are several options.”
“I’m really looking forward to playing in the semifinals. I’m expecting a difficult game tomorrow, but we have a goal. We’re hungry and thirsty,” he said. “We’re preparing well in a positive atmosphere. As we’ve come this far, we’ll advance to the finals and achieve our desired goal of winning the championship.”
