"Hong Myung-bo" and "Rising Star" Bae Jun-ho, who moaned on the string...

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The national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, was out of power after captain Son Heung-min was injured, and Hwang Hee-chan and Um Ji-sung were injured in the match against Jordan.

The strikers' string injuries put them on alert, and higher expectations are high for Bae Joon-ho, who impressed in the match against Jordan.

Reporter Heo Jae-won reports.

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Two days before the home game of the third World Cup qualifying round against Iraq, our national team players underwent adaptation training at Mir Stadium in Yongin.

Following Son Heung-min's thigh injury, Hwang Hee-chan and Um Ji-sung, who were injured in the match against Jordan, were also out of power.

The atmosphere may be subdued, but as usual, the players focused on training with confidence.

Bae Jun-ho's presence, who made a strong impression by helping Oh Hyun-kyu's additional goal in the second half of the match against Jordan, is more reassuring than ever.

[BAE JUNHO / Soccer team striker: It's gotten a lot more comfortable after seeing each other a few times, and the guys are trying to lighten up the atmosphere so comfortably that it's affecting the performance (good).]

Bae Jun-ho, who has been a substitute in all three A matches so far, is likely to start as a left-side striker against Iraq.

Strong synergy is expected from both sides with Lee Kang-in on the right.

[BAE JUNHO / Soccer team striker: I'm always learning a lot from Kangin and it's great to have the opportunity to play with him. If I'm helpful, I think I can create synergy while playing together.]

Lee Seung-woo, who joined the national team for the first time in five years to fill the sudden gap in the offense, raised the atmosphere with his unique witty remarks.

[Lee Seung-woo / Soccer team striker: I didn't have a train ticket. So I came to the standing room. I think the fans didn't see me because I was crumpled in the back.]

South Korea, which swept Jordan and jumped to the top of Group B, will be able to easily prepare for the remaining six games by continuing its leading dominance if it wins Iraq.

I'm Heo Jaewon of YTN.

Photographer: Lee Young-jae