Kim Tae-Hyeon
CB
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Sep 17, 2000 (25)
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6'1"
181 lb
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Resumes full training
Tae-hyeon (ankle) has returned to full training with the South Korea squad, according to Steve Han.
Analysis: Tae-hyeon twisted his left ankle during a training session ahead of the tournament and had been considered unlikely to feature in any of the three group stage matches, with the team opting against replacing him given the expectation he could return for the knockout rounds. His return to full training is a significant development for South Korea's defensive options, with Lee Gi-Hyuk having started as the left stopper in the three-back formation against the Czech Republic. The coaching staff will now assess whether Tae-hyeon is ready to push for a return to the lineup ahead of the next group stage fixture.
Unlikely for group stage
Tae-hyeon (ankle) twisted his left ankle during a rondo passing drill in a closed training session Wednesday and is unlikely to feature in any of South Korea's three group stage matches, though the team decided against replacing him given the expectation he could return for the knockout rounds, according to Kim Young-joon of The Chosun Daily.
Analysis: Tae-hyeon was the only squad member not seen warming up during the final open media training session before the Czech Republic opener on Thursday in Guadalajara, with medical examinations confirming his likely unavailability for the group stage. Lee Gi-Hyuk is expected to start as the left stopper in the three-back formation against the Czech Republic, with Park Jin-Seob also a potential option depending on coach Hong Myung-bo's tactical decisions. The injury adds to South Korea's growing defensive concerns after Cho Yu-Min (foot) was ruled out of the entire tournament.
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