Yang Min-hyuk (Gangwon FC) expressed his thoughts on the national team.
Gangwon lost 0-2 in the 28th round of “Hana Bank K League 1 2024” against FC Seoul at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
It was a disappointing game. Gangwon had difficulties in Seoul’s strong pressure and fast attack play from the first half. Yang started as a right wing forward, but failed to display presence in offense, and finished the game by substituting for Ha Ji-chi at the 25th minute of the second half.
After the game, Yang Min-hyuk, who interviewed reporters in the mixed zone (joint coverage area), said, “It was not an easy game. There is a lot of regret in the part where we failed to win. Certainly, the atmosphere was different from that of Gangneung. As our home stadium is not large, we don’t have many chances to play in front of a large crowd. So it took time to adjust and the tension doubled. I think this adaptation is also a player’s ability.”
“It was a game that failed to take advantage of my strengths. I don’t care about foreign defenders or Korean defenders, and I just judge myself. I wasn’t in good condition or performance today, but it didn’t depend on whether the opponent team’s defense was a foreigner or a Korean player,” he added.
The grass conditions at the Seoul World Cup Stadium were not good on the day. Players from both teams often skidded or fell on the field. In response, Gangwon FC coach Yoon Jeong-hwan said there were some difficulties, while FC Seoul coach Kim Ki-dong also said, “It’s too bad. I feel sorry for Gangwon as well.” Yang Min-hyuk also said, “The grass was different from Gangneung, so it was not easy to adapt. The players also judged that it was not a good grass.”
Yang had a showdown with his friend Kang Joo-hyuk, who was born in 2006. While Yang remained silent, Kang gave an assist to Lee Seung-mo’s first goal to score an offensive point. Yang said, “I didn’t know Joo-hyuk would be the starting player. They supported each other. I hope they both do well.”
Coach Hong Myung-bo of the Korean national soccer team will announce the list of players who will play in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in North Korea and the U.S. on September 26 at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Attention is focusing on whether Yang Min-hyuk, who confirmed his transfer to Tottenham after displaying his best performance by scoring eight goals and five assists as a high school student this season, will be selected. 토토사이트
Asked if he had any contact from the Korea Football Association, Yang said, “I didn’t,” adding, “I’m not looking forward to it. If I get a chance, I’ll go and show good performances. However, I don’t think I’m disappointed or anything just because I won’t be selected.”
On his first season as a pro, Yang said, “I’m learning a lot from my brothers and coaches. Professional players are definitely different because they have games every weekend. I feel a lot that physical strength and physical management are important.”
Before and after Tottenham’s transfer was confirmed, he said, “There is no pressure. There are a lot of things left to do in Gangwon-do before going. I’m only thinking about that part.”