KLINSMANN AHEAD OF FIRST MATCH “I DONT UNDERESTIMATE ANY OPPONENT.”

“We do not underestimate any opponent,” said Jurgen Klinsmann, coach of the Korean national soccer team, ahead of the first Asian Cup match against Bahrain.A press conference was held at the main media center (MMC) in Doha, Qatar, on the 14th, a day before the first match of Group E of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup between Korea and Bahrain.Korea will challenge to win the tournament for the first time in 64 years with the strongest lineup of all time, including Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), and Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich).

Korea’s FIFA ranking is 23rd, and Bahrain is 86th, a wide gap.However, Coach Klinsmann repeatedly emphasized that the team must do their best in every game to achieve their ultimate goal of winning. Coach Klinsmann said, “No game in the competition is easy. All teams are strong and no team is weak. In particular, the first game is more important than any other game,” and added, “I am emphasizing to the players to focus only on the game in front of them. I will play well against Bahrain. “I’m focusing everything on getting through it,” he said.He did not forget to encourage the players, saying that Korea had the potential to win the championship.

Coach Klinsmann said, “We are very strong. We can make it to the finals. I’m not saying this because I led the U.S. national team and won the North and Central American Gold Cup and, as a player, the Euros (European Soccer Championships). Regarding the current Korean national team’s skills, “That’s what I’m saying when you look at it.”He said, “A tournament (such as the Asian Cup or World Cup) is a marathon, and drama is bound to unfold. Just like in the Qatar World Cup a year ago, drama will unfold this time as well. We will move forward one step at a time.” Coach Klinsmann worked on site at the Qatar World Cup as a member of the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG).

“Asian football has grown so much. It has improved dramatically over the past 10 to 15 years. Like Hwang Hee-chan sitting next to me, he has made it to the European stage,” he said, referring to Japan’s defeat of Germany, South Korea’s victory over Portugal and Saudi Arabia’s defeat of Argentina in the Qatar World Cup. “The players playing in are raising the level of their national team,” he said.He continued, “Our team is well prepared. We will bring great joy to our fans.”The first match of Group E 온라인카지노 between Korea and Bahrain will be held at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha at 8:30 pm on the 15th.

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