Xinhua News Agency, Doha, November 23 (Reporters Zheng Xin, Liu Yang) South Korean team head coach Paul Bento said before the World Cup match with Uruguay that Sun Xingmin, the head player of the "Tai Chi Tiger", can wear a mask and make a debut. He will also formulate special tactics to allow the whole team to support the super forward to perform better on the court.
"There is no doubt that wearing a mask will have an impact on him, but I think he can overcome these inconveniences. We will also implement the plans formulated before the game to make him more comfortable and comfortable in the game, while doing his best to reduce the risk of other injuries on the court." Bento said at the pre-match press conference on the 23rd.
Data picture: This is on December 9, 2019, Korean men's football coach Paul Bento spoke at the East Asian Cup press conference. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Keren
Speaking of the opponent, Bento said that the Uruguay team experienced the "suspended get out of class" of the old coach Tavarez who had led the team for 15 years a year ago. Now the team has undergone great changes, and the lineup and style are different from the past, but they are still a difficult opponent. "They have sufficient World Cup experience and are very integrated. We need to be more united and focused to show the content we have prepared on the court," he said.
Currently playing in Qatar League South Korean midfielder Zheng Yourong said at the press conference that his opponent is a very strong whole, and there are also stars who can rewrite the score. It is not easy to win this game. However, they have found the "winning key".
Data picture: This is on June 27, 2018, in the group stage of the Russian World Cup, South Korean player Zheng Yourong (right) competed with German player Ozil. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Yichen
"We will make good use of the set-piece opportunities." He said, "This is an advantage for us. We have great penalty kickers and responders, and have also formulated and practiced corresponding tactics. We are ready to use this 'weapon' to defeat our opponents."
The World Cup Group H match between the South Korean team and Uruguay will be held on the 24th local time. There are also Portugal and Ghana in this group.
