[Official Announcement] Cho Gue-sung returns to his club without playing a minute in Moreno's squad... No replacement selected

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A regrettable early release from the national team call-up. Cho Gue-sung (FC Midtjylland) will return to his club without making his first A-match appearance under coach Robert Moreno.

The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced on the 27th, "Following a meeting with Coach Moreno and the medical staff, it was determined that Cho Gue-sung requires recovery rather than participation in the remaining matches. In consideration of player protection, he will be released from the call-up today and return to his club. No replacement has been selected."

Cho Gue-sung was also omitted from the lineup for the friendly match against Ecuador held on the 24th at Suwon World Cup Stadium, where he watched his team secure a 3-0 victory from the stands.

At the time, Coach Moreno explained the background of the absence of key players including Cho Gue-sung during an official post-match press conference: "It was a preventive measure based on medical staff recommendations. He experienced some discomfort and muscle overload, and the medical team requested he refrain from playing recklessly. Since the health of the squad is paramount, we did not take any risks."

Even as Cho Gue-sung departs, the national team welcomes a reliable support force. Lee Kang-in (Atlético Madrid), who was omitted from the lineup for rest purposes during the Ecuador match, is likely to play in the Uruguay match. Lee Kang-in will attend the pre-match official press conference with Coach Moreno as Seon Su (CEO) and take the microphone.

Uruguay, whom Korea will face, also boasts a glamorous lineup. Uruguay arrived in Korea under the command of Diego Forlán, a former legendary national team striker. Rodrigo Bentancur, who was Son Heung-min's (LAFC) close friend during his Tottenham Hotspur days, will speak at the pre-match press conference as Seon Su (CEO).

After a pleasant start with a victory over Ecuador, the national team held an official press conference and training session on the 27th before facing Uruguay at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 28th for the second match of the four-game September A-match series.

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