Vietnamese soccer hopes to see South Korea national team captain Son Heung-min (Tottenham) on the field.
The South Korean national team, led by Jürgen Klinsmann (GER), will face Vietnam in their second October A match at the Suwon World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Klinsmann's side will be looking to build on a 4-0 win in their first match against Tunisia on Oct. 13.
Vietnam is a relative underdog, and Klinsmann's squad is expected to be a top-notch one.
The Vietnamese side also said that regardless of the result, they are looking forward to learning a lesson against South Korea, a powerhouse team that is considered world-class.
Head coach Philippe Troussier (FRA) said at the official pre-match press conference on April 16, "It's a process of becoming a first team. Playing Korea is a great opportunity. All the players will do their best."
Not only are they looking forward to the experience of facing a powerhouse, but also to meeting a world-class player.
According to Vietnamese media outlets such as The Tao 24 7, defender Quy Nhoc Hai (Becamex Binh Dung) is such a big fan of Son that he even copied Son's "snap serial" and requested to meet Son through this match.
Not only Quy Ngoc Hai, but other Vietnamese players are also reportedly excited.
However, Son's participation will not be easy. He missed the Tunisia game due to illness and will likely be rested for the Vietnam game.
Klinsmann was cautious, saying, "Son Heung-min will have his last training session to check his physical condition and make a final decision on his participation."
Beyond Asia, Vietnamese media outlets such as Bongda Plus and VN Express also paid attention to the possible absence of the world-class striker.
It's not completely out of the question. "I want to play every time, I don't have much desire for anything else, but I have a lot of desire to play," Son said after the match against Tunisia, adding, "Since we are playing in South Korea, I really want to play, and if I get the chance, I hope I can show a good performance." 카지노사이트존
