if chinese super league improves in quality by infusion of quality foreign players and coaches, then in the long run, chinese NT will improve along side their domestic league. as for the korean NT, if many players play in diverse mix of countries[like the middle east, china and japan], this may or may not be good for korean NT strength. but it seems the tide is irreversible.
The schedule for the Vietnam friendly is March is TBA. The KFA will officially announce the new date in a few days.
[2019 KNT Fixtures & Results] 2019 KNT International Friendly Matches: TBA, 2019 vs Vietnam @ Hanoi, Vietnam: December 7, 2019 vs China @ Ulsan, South Korea: December 11, 2019 vs Japan @ Seogwipo, South Korea: December 14, 2019 vs Hong Kong @ Goyang, South Korea: 2019 AFC Asian Cup UAE - Group C: January 7, 2019 vs Philippines @ Dubai, UAE: 1-0 Win January 11, 2019 vs Kyrgyzstan @ Al Ain, UAE: 1-0 Win January 16, 2019 vs China @ Abu Dhabi, UAE: 2-0 Win Round of 16: January 22, 2019 vs Bahrain @ Dubai, UAE: 2-1(A.E.T.) Win Quarter-finals: January 25, 2019 vs Qatar @ Abu Dhabi, UAE: 0-1 Loss Paulo Bento: 12G 7W 4D 1L 58.33%
It's been debated over and over but quality of foreign imports has no relationship between NT performance. The more players we have in the AFC, the worse we are. It doesn't matter which league. They're all crap but I consider J-League the less shite out of the pack. You know why? Because domestic players aren't good enough. To have any NT hope, we gotta continue to ship out our youngsters out to Europe.
One of the more entertaining match from the K-league last season. I am all for giving Nam Joon Jae the #7 KNT shirt. I think he is criminally underrated by the KFA establishment and would like to see him play for his country.
I'd keep LSW in Serie B where he belongs. At most a 87 minute subin for Kwon or LKI. We have enough attacking talent in SHM, WYJ, KCH, LKI, HEJ, LJS. Hell, I would prefer the shithead HHC because he can actually be physical/press the whole game. I rate LSW similar as HIB - no real talent (dribblinf aside), no physicality.
Always thought NJJ was sick every time I watched K-League. Pacy, strong on the ball, hard shot and not afraid to use it either. But I felt that MSM was the one driving that team forward and I personally think he's sh!t wearing red so who knows how good NJJ really is for us. Could be another timid cut-back master. EDIT: Damn this guy is 30? Cya
LSW is what this national team needs. His fire and passion can cover up all weaknesses on our team for sure...
HIB named to ESPN's Asian Cup team of the tournament: John Duerden's fairly decent with his KNT takes, but I don't know who he was watching, because HIB's performances weren't anywhere near authoritative. He was poor throughout most of the tournament.
Nah, LSW is that kid who peaks in grade 10 and fcks up their SAT/undergrad. He hasn't put up good numbers in years, this shitty plays Serie B and scored 1 goal (as a forward, he sucks at passing too btw). I don't understand why he gets leniency in his performance whereas one bad game for HIB kicks him to the curb - must be the fact he used to play for Barca. We don't need him esp when we got the talented new gen (eg. WYJ, LKI) and the seasoned talents (KCH, SHM, SHJ).
Hwang In Beum doesn't really impress me. He's good against Asian opposition in group stages but he's just not athletic enough to make impact against the bigger Asian teams. I think Vancouver is about right for him. I hope he rips it up in MLS, gets married and lives a happy life.
lol. Thats what I was thinking. He isnt anything special. He may improve and light it up later but I am not holding my breath.
https://sports.news.naver.com/general/news/read.nhn?oid=396&aid=0000502779 KMJ "I hope i didnt make bad first impressions to Chinese fans by scoring a goal against them". -_-.....
Dude is built like a linebacker but his mentality sucks... He's the type to just shut up and stay quiet to be "respectful" when his club inevitably buys another foreigner and benches him