Only two scoreless games, defensive midfielders who are not protected by four backs need to reconsider their presence...Don't change the pattern

Only two scoreless games, defensive midfielders who are not protected by four backs need to reconsider their presence...Don't change the pattern

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To put it bluntly, "Honeyjo" is right. It is certainly a problem that there are many runs in such a group. 토토사이트

Team Korea has allowed five goals in six matches of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup. It has 12 goals on average per match, but it does not feel as secure in defense as expected. At a match against Palestine held in Amman, Jordan on Sunday, it allowed the first goal, only a 1-1 draw.
To be comfortable with the 0-point run rate, anxiety in defense is constantly exposed. In the match against Palestine, there were scenes that were no different from a few runs. In the first goal scene, Kim Min-jae's back pass mistake was the cause, but in other scenes, the four-back was not protected.

Coach Hong Myung-bo is using Park Yong-woo as a defensive midfielder. He is one of the best 11 players in Korea. Park has advantages in stable ball possession and connection. He serves as a link between the four backs and the offense, helping the build-up process to proceed smoothly.

The problem lies in Park's defense capability. Park Yong-woo shows weaknesses in many aspects, including positioning and interpersonal defense. It is not difficult to see him in a crisis due to his inability to protect his four backs. No matter how good Kim Min-jae and Cho Yoo-min are, they will inevitably be at a disadvantage if they are pushed out in the number fight. The role of defensive midfielders is important in the structure of offense by rising left and right sidebacks. Other midfielders, including Hwang In-beom and Lee Jae-seong, are highly aggressive. If Park fails to keep his four backs in the midst of raising his line and focusing on offense, he will inevitably face a losing point.

Coach Hong's preference for a defensive midfielder with good physicality made Park Yong-woo his main player, but he has a weak point when it comes to defense. Even in the third qualifying round, which is the all-time "honey group," it will be more unstable in the finals, where they have to fight stronger opponents.

Moreover, Park Yong-woo, born in 1993, is in his early 30s. When the World Cup games come two years later, we cannot guarantee his capacity and performance. Coach Hong is also selecting several players as defensive midfielders, recognizing the need for a change of generations, but is effectively calling for a change of generations only in his position. He also selected Kim Bong-soo this time, but he did not give any chance. This leaves a regretful decision.