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South Korea's first Group H match against Uruguay is set to kick off Thursday night Korea time.
Fans of South Korea have been anxiously waiting news on star players Song Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan availability to play.. with both nursing recent injuries.
National team head coach Paulo Bento hinted at Son's return.. while doubts remain over Hwang's appearance.
Shin Se-byuck has this report.
South Korea is set to open their 2022 World Cup campaign against Uruguay on Thursday.
Two-time winner Uruguay, ranked 14th in the world and with two previous wins against South Korea at the World Cup, is maybe the favorite against a South Korean side currently placed 28th on the FIFA rankings.
All eyes are on whether the Taegeuk Warriors will have a compromised team with their star players, with mixed news regarding injuries to Captain Son Heung-min and midfielder Hwang Hee-chan.
In a press conference on Wednesday, South Korea's national football team head coach Paulo Bento hinted at Son's comeback.
However, he also confirmed that there are doubts over Hwang's recovery in time for the game adding a final decision has yet to be made.
"Son Heung-min will play. There's still some time before we make the final decision. But, Hwang Hee-chan may not be available to play."
After undergoing surgery on an eye socket fracture early in November, Son has been spotted in training wearing a protective face mask.
Hwang Hee-chan, however, is still struggling with discomfort in his hamstring.
Meanwhile,.. for Uruguay Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is set to appear despite a minor ankle injury.
But the game may come too soon for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as he's still recovering from a thigh problem.
The group H match between South Korea and Uruguay will begin at 10 PM. Korea Time on Thursday at the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan.
If South Korea win, the team will become only the third Asian side to defeat South American opposition at a World Cup, after Japan in 2018 and Saudi Arabia earlier this week.
Shin Se-byuck, Arirang News.
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2022-11-24, 09:00 (KST)
