(Asiad) Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun lauded for mentorship in S. Korea's run to men's football gold
TOYOTA, Japan, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- When asked to pick his personal MVP for South ...
Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun received praise for his mentorship during South Korea's successful run to the men's football gold medal at the Asian Games. Despite suffering a hamstring injury and missing four matches, Lee Min-sung, the head coach, singled out Yang as his best player. The 24-year-old's assistance in the 4-1 victory over Qatar was particularly noteworthy.
Yang, who was one of the over-age players in the tournament, credited his roommate, 20-year-old Yang Min-hyeok, for providing support during difficult times. Min-hyeok, who was the team's second-youngest player and signed with Tottenham Hotspur earlier, struggled with self-doubt after being thrust into action following Yang's injury.
Yang Hyun-jun helped Min-hyeok stay focused and provided guidance, which proved crucial in South Korea's final victory.
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