K League Preview: Gangwon’s Yang Min-Gyeok Targeted by Spurs, Lee Seung-Woo Reinforces Jeonbuk Hyundai

At 18:30 on July 26, the 25th round of K1 League matches will see Gangwon FC host Jeonbuk Hyundai at their home ground.

There will be two to three times more journalists than usual present at this match, with their long lenses focused on the two key figures in this round: Yang Min-Gyeok and Lee Seung-Woo. The 18-year-old nicknamed “Gangwon’s Amar” has been named by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, and his “here we go” announcement has ignited South Korean football. Yang Min-Gyeok is likely to join Tottenham Hotspur in January 2025. Lee Seung-Woo, who has consistently delivered top-tier performances and generated significant buzz over the past two seasons in the K League, has just joined Jeonbuk Hyundai. This is one of the most closely watched transfers in the K League this summer.

The home team, Gangwon FC, secured a resounding victory in their last game and are now only three points behind the league leaders. They have won five out of their last six home games. Their home turf is known for being difficult to penetrate, and even Jeonbuk Hyundai has struggled here in the past.

In terms of personnel, midfielders Kim Ri-Suk and Kim Dae-Yu need more time to adjust, while forward Gabriel is still recovering and will definitely not play today. The good news is that Kim Dong-Hyeon has returned from military service, new Australian signing Henry is integrating well into the team, and new foreign forward Kovacevic has shown promising off-the-ball movement and finishing ability. Another new foreign signing, Hadzic, is also ready to play.

Jeonbuk Hyundai won their last game against Ulsan Hyundai in the “Hyundai Derby,” boosting team morale. The team has made significant signings recently, which have clearly enhanced their paper strength. Andrigo, who joined on loan from Chengdu Rongcheng, provided an assist and scored in his last game, quickly settling into his role.

In terms of personnel, versatile defender Park Jin-Seob is suspended, affecting the defensive solidity. Youngster Jeon Byeong-Kwan is also suspended and will definitely miss this game. Song Min-Kyu is suffering from muscle discomfort and has recently been linked with overseas teams, so he is likely to continue sitting out this match.

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