South Korea captain, LA star Son Heung-min backed by coach amid rift rumour
Summary
South Korea coach Robert Moreno said Son Heung-min will remain captain and selected him for upcoming friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Moreno said he has spoken with players amid reports of tension in the squad and described the team as healthy.Key Facts
- Son Heung-min, 34, plays for LAFC in Major League Soccer.
- Moreno named Son in South Korea’s squad for next month’s friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
- Moreno also selected Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom.
- Reports said the three experienced players had considered leaving the national team last month.
- Talk of discord grew after Kim threw his boots in anger when substituted during a 0-0 friendly draw with Venezuela.
- Moreno said he had spent more time communicating with players than training since taking over as interim coach.
- Moreno’s contract is set to expire after the two friendlies, though the football association could retain him for the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January.
- South Korea’s football association asked fans to stop excessive personal attacks on players after the team failed to advance from its World Cup group.
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