Son Heung-min: South Korea Must Not Overrespect Rivals

Son Heung-min cautions South Korea against showing too much deference to stronger teams in the upcoming World Cup. After a heavy defeat by Brazil, the team rebounded with a win over Paraguay. Son emphasizes learning from setbacks and maintaining an aggressive approach to future matches.

Son Heung-min: South Korea Must Not Overrespect Rivals
Son Heung-min

South Korea's captain Son Heung-min has stressed the importance of not over-respecting more established teams in the upcoming World Cup. This comes after a challenging 5-0 loss against Brazil, followed by a redeeming 2-0 win over Paraguay.

Son pointed out that excessive reverence towards Brazil played a significant role in their defeat. "We've learned the hard way and must adopt a more aggressive strategy," he asserted, acknowledging the vital lessons from their recent performance.

South Korea has a solid World Cup history, having qualified since 1986 and reaching the semi-finals in 2002. Son praises his team for executing their plans despite setbacks, as they prepare for the World Cup finals in North America.

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