Hwang In-beom Returns for South Korea's World Cup Prep Match Against Trinidad and Tobago

South Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom is set to rejoin the national football team for their friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago. The game, part of the team's final preparations for the World Cup, will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hwang, who had to withdraw from the team in March due to injury, will now have the opportunity to reconnect with his teammates. The team is using this match, and another against El Salvador on June 4, as crucial tune-ups. Both games are being played at high altitudes to simulate the conditions the team will face in their opening World Cup matches in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Coach Hong Myung-bo confirmed that Jens Castrop, who also faced an injury layoff in March, will play as a wing-back. However, forward Oh Hyun-gyu is being managed carefully due to a slight physical issue and will not be pushed too hard, with the focus on preparing him for subsequent games.

The team has been training at a facility in Salt Lake City, which has an altitude similar to Guadalajara, since June 18. This acclimatization is considered vital for their performance in the upcoming tournament.