"Will European players return to the K-League?" Lee Jae-sung also pointed out the grass problem... Fortunately, Suwon grass is better than Goyang

"Will European players return to the K-League?" Lee Jae-sung also pointed out the grass problem... Fortunately, Suwon grass is better than Goyang

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Fortunately, Suwon's grass condition is better than that of the cat.

The national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo (56), will face Jordan in the eighth Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup, which will be held at Suwon World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 25th.

South Korea failed to keep Hwang Hee-chan's first goal against Oman on the 20th and drew 1-1. South Korea has maintained a somewhat unstable top spot in Group B with 15 points (5 wins and 3 draws). It is only three points behind second-ranked Jordan.

There is no excuse for external factors for poor performance. However, the part where Goyang's grass condition was messed up is something that all players sympathize with. The grass condition of the Goyang Stadium was not at the level where the representative players played. When Son Heung-min stepped on the foot when shooting, the grass was torn and dug up. The depth of the grass was shallow and it was not properly buried on the ground. The grass was torn even by a small impact.

Once the grass was torn, there were grooves all over the ground. If players' feet get stuck in such a small puddle, they can fall down and lead to major injuries. Coincidentally, the scene where Baek Seung-ho and Lee Kang-in were injured came out when their feet were caught in a sudden turn. It was not irrelevant to the state of the grass.

Players also made remarks with determination. "I had a hard time on the turf. I just left the K-League and didn't play in Europe for long. Playing in Europe, I had a hard time on the grass and was afraid of getting injured. When I receive a ground ball, it is hard to predict because there are many irregular boundaries," Seol said.

"It is a sad reality to talk about the environment just one day before the game," Lee said. "It can be said as an excuse, but it hinders our performance. It is true that players are under stress. I played in the K-League, but I feel sorry for the fact that it got worse when I should have gotten better."

Lee Jae-sung, who achieved his dream of advancing to the Bundesliga through the K-League, pointed out, "I think European players will hesitate (due to turf issues) to return to the K-League. Many people are working hard on environmental issues, but I hope it gets better. That way, players can entertain their fans with better games."

Fortunately, the grass condition of the Suwon World Cup Stadium, which was covered in person a day before the game, was much better than Goyang. Suwon Samsung conducted a major remodeling of its home stadium over six months. Suwon played two games, so it was not in bad condition.

An official from the Korea Football Association said, "The grass is definitely in good condition compared to Goyang. However, the road surface is hard, so the players need to adapt a little." 먹튀검증

Many of the national team's players need to adapt to the Suwon World Cup Stadium in Europe. Oh Hyun-kyu, who played for Suwon until 2023. As Suwon was relegated to K League 2 last season, national team players did not have a chance to play at the Suwon World Cup Stadium.