<Reporter Kim Young-seong>
Lee Kang-in, who made his World Cup debut against Uruguay, is also raising expectations against Ghana.
Director Bento, who had been ignoring Lee Kang-in, has now turned to praise mode.
This is reporter Kwon Jong-oh.
<Reporter Jong-Oh Kwon> In
the 29th minute of the second half of the game against Uruguay, the coaches held the strategy board and instructed Kang-in Lee for a while.
As soon as Lee Kang-in entered, he shook the defense and fired a shot, and carried out coach Bento's instructions while taking a shot with an elaborate penetrating pass.
Lee Kang-in gained great confidence,
[Lee Kang-in/National soccer team midfielder: I think it was so much fun.
I will try to show a better image in the future, and I will try to show a better image when the opportunity arises.]
Director Bento is also giving a positive evaluation now.
[Bento / Soccer team coach: Lee Kang-in can handle his ball accurately and faster.
During his training he was in very good shape.
I think he is a player who can give a lot to the team.]
Even at the training ground, Lee Kang-in communicates with coach Bento in Spanish without an interpreter, and understands the coach's style more accurately than anyone else.
After team training is over, he stays late to practice free kicks and shots, strengthening his will to play against Ghana.
[Lee Kang-in/Soccer team midfielder: (Ghana) is a strong opponent and a team with a lot of really good points, so we think it will be a difficult game.
However, if we prepare well and play as a team like this match (against Uruguay), we will prepare with the belief that there will be good results.]
Lee Kang-in, whose seal was literally lifted after being recognized by Bento after 20 months is also increasing the possibility of a sortie in the second match with Ghana.
(Video coverage: Park Seung-won, video editing: Nam Il)