Kim Min-jae is set to take the sphere in opposition to Brazil within the spherical of 16 regardless of selecting up a calf harm.
- Kim Min-jae desires to play in opposition to Brazil
- Picked up calf harm in opposition to Cameroon
- Missed Portugal conflict
WHAT HAPPENED? After that includes in South Korea’s first two group stage matches in opposition to Uruguay and Cameroon respectively, the Napoli centre again needed to sit out in opposition to Portugal in a must-win recreation on account of a calf harm. His facet bought the job carried out regardless, securing a shock victory to progress.
WHAT THEY SAID: Talking to reporters, the Napoli defender mentioned: “All of them did nicely however now we’d like much more. I used to be sorry to not be on the pitch. It was tough to look at from the bench, however the harm I suffered did not permit me to be at one hundred pc, so in such an vital recreation we felt it was higher to not danger it.”
On requested if he’ll take the sphere in opposition to Brazil, the participant replied: “I need to do every little thing to be there, I am able to play even at the price of getting extra critically injured.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: That is solely the third time in historical past that South Korea crossed the group stage hurdle and for the primary time since 2010, the Asian giants will characteristic in a World Cup knockout tie.
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WHAT NEXT FOR SOUTH KOREA? After pipping giants Portugal of their final match, an impressed South Korean facet will now hope to tug off one other upset in opposition to title favourites Brazil – who could also be with out talisman Neymar – on December 5.