Swiss-based forward late to join nat'l football team, expected during group stage
In Korea's buildup to the men's football tournament at the Asian Games in central Japan this month, Grasshopper forward Lee Young-jun has been conspicuous by his absence. Lee, 23, was called up to the 23-man squad by head coach Lee Min-sung for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in July. But the player's Swiss club had not yet released the forward as of Monday, the eve of Korea's first Group D match…
Swiss forward Lee Young-jun, 23, has been left out of the Korean national football team's squad for the Asian Games in Japan. Despite being called up by head coach Lee Min-sung, the Grasshopper player's club has not yet released him. Lee, who stands at 193 centimeters, is expected to be a crucial scorer for the Korean team as they aim for their fourth consecutive gold medal.
According to a KFA official, Lee's inclusion in the squad is expected just before their second Group D match against Saudi Arabia on September 22. The delay is attributed to confusion between the KFA and Grasshopper following a recent leadership change at the Swiss club. Despite this, Lee Min-sung emphasized that the situation is not dire, but declined to provide further details, focusing instead on the rest of the team's preparations.
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