Asiad men's football captain asks teammates to lean into sense of urgency
Lee Gi-hyuk, captain of the South Korean men's football team at the Asian Games, said Monday he has called on his teammates to lean into their collective sense of urgency. Lee, 26, is the oldest player for the under-23 national team at the Asian Games. The men's football tournament at the Asian Games is for players 23 years or younger, with each country allowed to carry up to three players over…
South Korean football captain Lee Gi-hyuk has urged his teammates to embrace the urgency of their situation, according to reports from Toyota City, Japan. At 26 years old, Lee is the eldest member of the under-23 national team competing in the Asian Games football tournament. The event allows countries to field up to three players over the age of 23. Lee plays as a versatile defender for Gangwon FC and is accompanied by two 24-year-old teammates: Celtic FC midfielder Yang Hyun-jun and Swansea City midfielder Eom Ji-sung.
During a training session at Toyota City Sports Park, Lee revealed that his head coach, Lee Min-sung, had tasked him with taking on a leadership role within the team. Before the match against Qatar, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field, Lee expressed his belief that this tournament presents a prime opportunity to support his fellow players as the oldest participant in the group.
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