"Players are stressed because of grass." "Angel Pyo" Lee Jae-sung's bitter sound is heavier
"Players are stressed because of grass." "Angel Pyo" Lee Jae-sung's bitter sound is heavier
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Lee Jae-sung left a decisive comment on the Korean grass problem. There was a reason why it sounded heavier because it came out of Lee Jae-sung's mouth.
Led by coach Hong Myung-bo, the Korean national soccer team will have a showdown with Jordan in the eighth Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup North-China at Suwon World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on Saturday. South Korea ranks first with four wins and three draws (15 points), while Jordan ranks second with three wins, three draws and one loss (12 points).
Concerns over the state of grass in Korea have grown again since the match against Oman. It has already become a major controversy in the K-League, and the A-match in March will be held in two consecutive games at Goyang Stadium and Suwon World Cup Stadium, not at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Initially, it was known that the stadium was in the best condition, but the Goyang Stadium, where the match against Oman was held, deteriorated due to cold weather and heavy snow, affecting the team's performance and injury. After the match, Oman's coach Son Heung-min, Baek Seung-ho and Joo Min-kyu as well as other players gathered together to express their regret over the grass.
Grass has been a chronic problem in Korean soccer. Many soccer celebrities have pointed out grass conditions in the past, and captain Son Heung-min called for resolution in September last year. Korea has seen poor performance in home games compared to away games in recent years. Excluding the fourth match against Iraq at Yongin Mir Stadium, which was the best turf, the team had a 0-0 draw in the first match with the Palestinians. In March last year, the team had a 1-1 draw at home in Seoul, but won 3-0 at away games, resulting in even better results.
The result of the match against Jordan has become more important due to the draw against Oman, but the national team is also paying attention to the variables outside the game called "the grass." Key fullback Seol Young-woo said, "It was very hard (because of the grass before the match against Oman). I've just left the K-League, but the grass was very hard (to jump) because I played in Europe. I was afraid of getting injured," adding, "If the ground condition is not good when I receive the ball, a lot of irregular boundaries occur. I think there are many situations where it is difficult to predict as a player."
When asked about grass at a press conference before the game, Vice President Lee Jae-seong spoke strongly as if determined. "It seems like a very sad reality to talk about grass and environmental issues just one day before the game. It might be an excuse, but many things definitely affect players' performance. It is true that players are under stress as well," Lee said.
"I've played in the K-League, but the environment should have been better than last time, but it's a pity that it's worse. I can see Seongnam FC training ground from the hotel, and it was a pity that the K-League players are doing it in a bad environment," he added. From the accommodation where the national team is staying for the match against Jordan, you can see the Seongnam clubhouse and the training ground. Lee Jae-sung was worried that his juniors were training on a bad ground.
Lee Jae-sung continued, "I would like to express a cautious opinion that players playing in Europe will not be hesitant to return to the K-League. I know many people are working hard on environmental issues, but I hope it gets better. That's the only way players can have better games and enjoy their fans," he said, cautiously but firmly.
It sounded even heavier because it was the words of Lee Jae-sung. Lee Jae-sung, who plays for the Bundesliga Mainz, is a K-League player who debuted with Jeonbuk Hyundai in 2014. Since his rookie year, he has been reborn as one of the top K-League players and advanced to the German stage in 2018. He visited Jeonbuk every pre-season, and he still expressed his affection for his former team and always answered positively about the possibility of returning to the team.
The reality that Lee Jae-sung points out that the 카지노사이트 K-League grass has gotten worse about seven years after he left the K-League is bitter. In addition, it should be pointed out that Lee Jae-sung, known as the "Angel's Table," spoke in a rather strong tone that was uncharacteristic. It reminds us that Korea's grass problem is at a serious level.