South Korea Announces Roster for November Friendlies, Cho Gue-sung Returns

The South Korean national football team is gearing up for its November A-matches, announcing a 27-man roster for the upcoming training camp. A key highlight of the squad announcement is the return of striker Cho Gue-sung, who rejoins the national team after a roughly 20-month absence.

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has finalized and announced the 27-player squad for the November A-matches. Led by Coach Hong Myung-bo, the national team is scheduled to play a friendly match against Bolivia at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium on November 14th at 8 PM. This match is a crucial part of the preparation process for upcoming international tournaments, providing an opportunity to assess the players' skills and refine tactics.

The most notable aspect of the announced roster is the selection of striker Cho Gue-sung. Cho is returning to the national team after approximately 20 months. His inclusion is anticipated to inject vitality into the team's recently stagnant attack. Cho has consistently improved his skills through dedicated self-management and training. He has boosted his chances of a national team return by demonstrating impressive goal-scoring ability in recent club matches.

Coach Hong Myung-bo explained the reasoning behind Cho Gue-sung's selection, stating, "We have been closely monitoring Cho Gue-sung's performance." He further explained, "We decided to select him because we highly value his outstanding performance in recent matches and his dedicated attitude toward the team." He also added, "We will actively support Cho Gue-sung to maximize his potential in the upcoming friendly match against Bolivia." Cho's selection is expected to create a new competitive dynamic within the team's attack and positively impact the overall skill development of the squad.

Regarding his return to the national team, Cho Gue-sung expressed his delight, stating, "I am very happy to rejoin the national team." He added, "I have made many personal efforts to be helpful to the team during the past period. I will do my best to contribute to the team with this opportunity." Cho Gue-sung has sharpened his skills through continuous training and self-improvement. He is demonstrating a strong will to prove his potential and contribute to the team through this national team selection.

The Korea Football Association emphasized that the friendly match against Bolivia is an important preparatory step for upcoming international tournaments. The association stated that the squad, led by Coach Hong Myung-bo, will prepare to the best of its abilities. In particular, the plan is to focus on strengthening the players' teamwork and enhancing their match fitness through this match. An association official stated, "The match against Bolivia will be an important test bed to assess the national team's strength and achieve good results in upcoming international tournaments."

In addition to Cho Gue-sung, the call-up list includes many overseas-based players, such as Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, and Kim Min-jae. They have proven their abilities by delivering outstanding performances for their respective clubs. Son Heung-min has been scoring goals in recent club matches, maintaining peak condition, while Hwang Hee-chan is injecting vitality into the attack with his speed and dribbling skills. Kim Min-jae is expected to contribute to building a stable defensive line for the team with his solid defense.

Coach Hong Myung-bo plans to maximize the team's strength based on their experience and abilities. In particular, Son Heung-min has been scoring goals in recent club matches and is maintaining peak condition. His inclusion is expected to greatly enhance the national team's attacking power. Additionally, Kim Min-jae boasts a solid defense and is expected to contribute to building a stable defensive line for the team. Coach Hong plans to closely monitor the condition of the overseas-based players and conduct training to effectively utilize them in the team's tactics.

Coach Hong Myung-bo stated, "We will focus on experimenting with various tactics and strategies in the upcoming match against Bolivia to enhance the players' match fitness." He added, "Bolivia is a team with strong pressure and teamwork unique to South America, so this match will be a good opportunity for our players to strengthen their international competitiveness." Coach Hong plans to focus on improving the individual skills of the players, as well as increasing their teamwork and tactical understanding as a team, through this match.

The Korea Football Association is committed to doing its best to provide enjoyment to football fans and contribute to enhancing the status of Korean football through this friendly match. Various events and attractions will also be provided on the day of the match to increase fan satisfaction. The association is preparing various cheering events and fan signing events for fans visiting the stadium and will create a football festival atmosphere both inside and outside the stadium.

Meanwhile, the Bolivian national football team is planning to visit Korea with its best possible squad for the friendly match against Korea. Bolivia is evaluated as a team with strong teamwork centered on physically strong players. Therefore, this match is expected to be a difficult challenge for the South Korean national football team. Bolivia aims to understand the level of Korean football and strengthen its competitiveness in upcoming international tournaments through this match.

The Korea Football Association requested much attention and support from football fans for the friendly match between South Korea and Bolivia, which will be held at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium on November 14th. This match will be an important opportunity to assess the national team's strength and prepare for upcoming international tournaments.