Coach Hong Myung-bo of the Korean national soccer team has been selecting new faces at two convocation meetings. In the first convocation last month, he selected four players including high school student K-League player Yang Min-hyuk, Hwang Moon-ki, Incheon United, and Lee Han-beom.메이저사이트

Hwang only played in two A-match games in September, and the other three players were not given a single minute to play. Notably, Choi Woo-jin and Lee Han-beom were not even included in the roster for both games. Yang made the roster for the second match against Oman, but had no chance to play.

Yang and Choi returned to their respective teams and were not invited by Hong to join the team in October. Lee was summoned again this time, but watched the game from the stands at the match against Jordan.

Hong also made changes in October. He appointed Kwon Hyuk-kyu (Hibernian) and Park Min-gyu (Consadore Sapporo) for the first time. As Kwon is the first A-team player, he is considered one of the most urgent resources for a three-line midfielder who needs to change generations. Park Min-gyu is the only left-sided defender that will join Lee Myung-jae (Ulsan HD).

However, in the match against Jordan, Hong completely excluded Kwon Hyuk-kyu and Park Min-gyu, who were first picked, from the list. Baek Seung-ho, a midfielder who was first called up by Hong, was substituted for additional time in the second half. Defender Kim Ju-seong (FC Seoul) stayed on the bench.

Likewise, Oh Hyun-kyu (Henk) and Bae Joon-ho (Stoke City), who first boarded the Hong Myung-bo, were substituted in the second half and combined for their second goal in the match against Jordan. Of course, Bae Joon-ho's early substitution appearance should be attributed to a series of injuries to Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) and Um Ji-sung (Swansea City).

Team Hong Myung-bo will play against Iraq at the Mir Stadium in Yongin on Saturday. Iraq is also considered a rival team that will compete for the top spot in the group. In fact, Iraq is ranking second in the group with two wins and one draw in the third qualifying round. Although the team has scored only two goals, it has displayed strong performance so far that it has not given up a single goal in three matches.

Of course, those who will be convened for the first time need to adapt. Nevertheless, consistent opportunities and changes are needed for new faces. Only then can the new competition structure be given a fresh wind.