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Son Heung-min excluded from starting lineup against South Africa; Jang Sung-kyu expresses regret: 'We must win'
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Son Heung-min excluded from starting lineup against South Africa; Jang Sung-kyu expresses regret: 'We must win'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Broadcaster Jang Sung-kyu expressed disappointment over Son Heung-min's exclusion from the starting lineup for the match against South Africa.
  • He conveyed his strong desire for the South Korean team to win, regardless of the lineup.
  • Jang also expressed his anticipation for the match, hoping for a victory to advance to the next round of the World Cup qualifiers.

South Korean broadcaster Jang Sung-kyu voiced his disappointment regarding the exclusion of star player Son Heung-min from the starting lineup for the national team's match against South Africa.

Son Heung-min, a key figure for the national team, was not named in the starting XI for the crucial qualifier. Jang expressed his feelings on social media, sharing his wish for a victory despite the lineup change.

"Oh.. Son Heung-min.. Still, I hope we win no matter what!!" Jang wrote, emphasizing his unwavering support for the team. He also highlighted the challenge of facing South Africa's attackers, noting one player's name as particularly formidable.

Jang's comments reflect the high stakes of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the passionate support Son Heung-min commands among fans. Despite his personal disappointment about the lineup, his ultimate hope remains a win for the Taeguk Warriors to secure their place in the tournament. "Let's go, Korea, to the Round of 32!!!!!" he added, showing his optimism for the team's progression.

Oh.. Son Heung-min.. Still, I hope we win no matter what!! I really want to stop the South African attackers, that player's name is really something I want to stop. Let's go, Korea, to the Round of 32!!!!!

โ€” Jang Sung-kyuExpressing his feelings about Son Heung-min's exclusion from the starting lineup and his hopes for the match.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.