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The final list of our soccer team to participate in the Qatar World Cup was announced today (12th).

Captain Son Heung-min, who had worried many soccer fans due to a recent injury, was put on the list, and Lee Kang-in, who had been neglected by Bento, joined the team dramatically.



Correspondent Ha Seong-ryong.



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With the 26 finalists revealed one by one through the video, Heung-Min Son, who foretold a 'mask fighting spirit', was named as expected and went on his third World Cup stage.



However, coach Bento said he has not yet decided whether Son Heung-min, who will join Qatar on the 16th, will participate, and decided to accompany him to Qatar by selecting 21-year-old striker Oh Hyun-gyu as a reserve player in case of an emergency.



[Paulo Bento / Soccer Team Manager: It is most important for Son Heung-min to recover well.

We will make a final decision after observing the situation.]



'The Future of Korean Football' Lee Kang-in is also going to the 'dream stage' for the first time after twists and turns.



Lee Kang-in has been thoroughly ignored by Bento, but this season, he changed the mind of Bento with his skills by demonstrating two goals and three assists in Mallorca.



[Paulo Bento / National Football Team Manager: Lee Kang-in is a very technically good player.

He has improved a lot this season.]



Eight European players, including the front-line players Hwang Ui-jo and Hwang Hee-chan, midfield commander Hwang In-beom, and 'Iron Wall Defense' Kim Min-jae, were selected as a surprise, while Song Min-gyu, who scored the final goal against Iceland yesterday, was surprised, while Uhm Won-sang, who won the K-League in Ulsan, was eliminated. Years were mixed.



Central defender Park Ji-soo's ankle ligament ruptured against Iceland and his trip to Qatar was canceled.



After confirming the final roster and heading to Qatar tomorrow night, coach Bento vigorously cast his vote, saying it's time to enjoy.



[Paulo Bento / Soccer Team Manager: Like a pro, with a humble attitude…

I will enjoy the best stage.]



(Video coverage: Lee Byung-joo, video editing: Oh Young-taek, CG: Lee Jong-jeong, Choi Jae-young)