Tae-seok Lee
LWB
Possession Builder
Jul 28, 2002 (23)
Left
5'10"
159 lb
Three crosses, two chances created
Lee logged three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 win against the Czech Republic.
Analysis: As expected, the far-left side of South Korea's tactical includes Lee as its main threat. In terms of crosses, he and fellow wing-back Seol Young-Woo logged the team's high, with three. Unlike his fellow wing-back, Lee also created multiple chances, only one of four Koreans to do so. Lee will be a supplementary attacker for Korea, whose latest win indicates that their primary source of attack is through the middle.
Returns to group
Tae-Seok (calf) was back in team training Monday ahead of their World Cup opener against Czechia on June 11, according to Steve Han.
Analysis: Tae-Seok is back in training following some complaints of a sore calf, as the defender took part in drills with his teammates in Mexico. This is a solid addition back to the group for the club as their opener sits just a few days away, seemingly ready for the match against Czechia. He is slated to be a starter on the left of the midfield if fit for the opener, so this is a major addition for the team.
Dealing with sore calf
Tae-Seok was not involved in training with the Korean national team Sunday due to calf discomfort, Steve Han of Sky Sports reports.
Analysis: Tae-Seok is now a doubt for South Korea's first group-stage matchup versus Czechia as he looks to recover in upcoming days. He has recently featured as a left wing-back, though he has alternated starts with Jens Castrop, who would be the likeliest beneficiary of the Austria Wien man's absence.
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