South Korean coach: Will decide whether Son Heung-min will play based on training conditions, and will adjust the lineup and tactics

June 10th: South Korea will face Kuwait at home in the last round of the World Cup 18 tonight's World Cup final 18. South Korea's coach Hong Mingfu attended the pre-match press conference.

Hong Mingfu is still cautious about Son Heung-min's appearance. He said: "Whether Son Heung-min will play tonight will be decided based on today's training situation."

Tonight's home match against Kuwait is not only a grand ceremony to celebrate the 11 consecutive World Cup finals, but also a key battle to complete the record of unbeaten in the quarterfinals of 18 (currently 5 wins and 4 draws in 9 games).

The biggest focus is whether captain Son Heung-min will play. Although he missed many games at Tottenham due to a foot injury at the end of the season, he was still called to the national team this month and went to Iraq with the team.

However, in the last round of the 18th round, he gave the No. 7 jersey to Wen Xuanmin and was not on the roster. At the pre-match press conference against Iraq that day, Lee Zaicheng attended with Hong Mingfu.

Son Heung-min participated in a 15-minute training open to the media today, warmed up with his teammates with a smile, and talked with Hong Mingfu.

Hong Mingfu said: "Son Heung-min is already able to play in the game. How long can he play will be discussed with him after today's training, and then make a decision."

Regarding the overall strategy of the game, Hong Mingfu said: "This is the last game of the round of 18, and it is played at home again. We hope to play a wonderful game."

"The players have shown great efforts and sweat in their previous away trip to the Middle East, and they should be fully praised. I hope that the players who play tonight can do their best."

As the South Korean team enters the "preparation for the 2026 World Cup" mode in advance, some new faces may get opportunities in tonight's World Cup qualifiers.

Hong Mingfu revealed that the team's basic framework will remain unchanged. "I want to evaluate the abilities of players at each position within the basic framework. There will be changes in the lineup and tactical changes will be carried out in time according to the situation."

In addition, Hong Mingfu also mentioned: "After the World Cup, we will formulate some manuals. Although it cannot be explained in detail now, we need a manual that can help the team improve in all aspects."

He finally emphasized: "Compared with the national team on the eve of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, I now have a sufficient understanding of the players to better prepare for the World Cup."