In fact, it was a game where Lee Kang-in (PSG) played a one-man show. Son Heung-min (Tottenham) had little presence. Without some decisive scenes in the second half, it would have been safe to say that he was sluggish. There was no synergy effect with Lee Kang-in.

The Korean national soccer team led by Klinsmann defeated Bahrain 3-1 in the first Group E qualifying match at the Qatar Asian Cup held at the Alayyan Jasimbin-Hammad Stadium in Qatar on Saturday. It was a fresh start, but he also found a task. Lee Kang-in scored two goals and became the crown prince of the team. Son Heung-min was tied up. Had Son displayed his skills, he would have boasted tremendous destructive power.

The answer was within the game. Son was hardly seen in the first half. It was a waste of a mid-range shot to the front of the goalkeeper. On the other hand, he showed sharp penetration in the second half several times. Including the scene where he was ruled offside, Son recorded three shots inside the penalty box. In the Premier League, Son's shooting → goal conversion rate is close to 25 percent. Considering this, if Son was given such a chance from the first half, at least one goal is expected.

Son Heung-min acted like a sagging striker or attacking midfielder in the first half. As Cho Kyu-sung left in the 72nd minute of the second half, Son Heung-min moved to the front line. Son Heung-min immediately broke the defense line in the 73rd and 86th minutes, taking the opportunity to face the goalkeeper. It was Lee Kang-in who passed both scenes.

At the same time, Bahrain maintained high concentration in the early-middle of the game. The two-line defense was tightly set up. However, as time passed, the gap between ball and number widened. The final line gradually rose as well. Space that was not present in the first half gradually occurred in the second half, creating a good condition for Son to play well. 토토사이트 추천

Son played as a left winger and a center forward for Tottenham Hotspur of his team. His penetration using speed and overwhelming goal-scoring ability earned Son the title of "World Class." Indeed, Son has weaknesses in creative senses required of playmakers, such as de-pressing, changing direction and linking passes. In fact, Son often exposed his frustrating performance against teams that were falling altogether. The same applies not only to the national team but also to Tottenham Hotspur where he is flying around. Son's presence was immediately apparent in the second half of the match against Bahrain.

Most of the opponents that Korea meets at the Asian Cup are one step below. At least the round of 16 or even the quarterfinals may have to take off two lines of defense. If so, the arrangement of putting Son Heung-min like a playmaker under Cho Kyu-sung needs to be considered. While Bahrain focused on defense, almost all of Korea's chances came from Lee Kang-in's left foot.

Tottenham manager Enzi Postecoglou found the answer by putting Son Heung-min at the front line. The team implemented tactics so that Son could only penetrate and shoot, which is his specialty. Son Heung-min was active and put a lot of pressure on the opponent's defense. The third goal against Bahrain also began when Son Heung-min took ownership by pressing the opponent's defense.

However, Cho Kyu-sung and Cho's coexistence come to be a dilemma for the national team as it calls for Son to be one-top. This is a matter that Klinsman must make a decision. The appointment of players and strategic tactics are entirely the authority of the coach. If a coach chooses and fails, he or she takes responsibility.