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-based forward Lee Young-jun is set to join the national football team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with expectations to be a key offensive player. Despite being included in the 23-man squad by head coach Lee Min-sung, the forward's Swiss club Grasshopper has yet to release him as of the eve of Korea's first Group D match against Qatar.
The 193-centimeter striker's inclusion in the team is crucial as they aim for their fourth consecutive gold medal. According to a KFA official, the delay in releasing Lee is due to some confusion between the KFA and Grasshopper following a recent leadership change at the Swiss club. Lee Min-sung himself admitted to "having a bit of an issue" with the situation, without providing further details, but assured that the rest of the team will proceed as planned.
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