South Korea HubSouth Korea's Jo Yu-min has been ruled out of the World Cup. The Korean national football team's defender, Jo Yu-min, was injured during a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago.
What happened?
Jo Yu-min was substituted out of the game in the 9th minute of the second half after attempting to block an opponent's breakthrough, complaining of pain in his right foot. He was carried off the field by medical staff.
Why it matters
Jo Yu-min's injury will have a significant impact on the Korean national football team. Jo Yu-min has been a consistent selection under head coach Hong Myung-bo.
What comes next?
Cho Wi-je has been selected as Jo Yu-min's replacement. Cho Wi-je is currently a training partner with the national team and is part of the preliminary 55-player World Cup squad.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 | Trinidad and Tobago friendly | Jo Yu-min injured |
Jo Yu-min's injury will have a significant impact on the Korean national football team's World Cup campaign. We hope Jo Yu-min recovers fully after his 8-week rehabilitation.
