"Let's go to the Round of 32 with Son Heung-min." Jang Sung-kyu expresses regret over being left out of the starting lineup for the South Africa match

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Broadcaster Jang Sung-kyu expressed regret over the decision to exclude soccer national team captain Son Heung-min from the starting lineup.

On the 25th, Jang Sung-kyu said via his SNS, "Oh, Son Heung-min. Still, I hope we win no matter what."

He continued, "I really want to stop South Africa's striker. Let's go to the Round of 32, Republic of Korea," revealing his wish.

Earlier that day, the final starting lineup for the Republic of Korea national soccer team's final Group Stage match against South Africa was released.

Oh Hyeon-gyu will lead the front line, with Hwang Hee-chan and Lee Kang-in handling the left and right attacks. The midfield will be covered by Hwang In-beom and Baek Seung-ho, while the left and right wing-backs will be Seol Young-woo and Lee Tae-seok. The three-man defense will consist of Lee Ki-hyuk, Kim Min-jae, and Lee Han-beom. Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu will take the field.

Among them, Son Heung-min was excluded from the starting lineup.

The Korean national team will advance to the Round of 32 if they win or draw against South Africa in their final match on this day.

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