Wearing a mask, wearing a mask, using a personal water bottle… Bentuho, pay special attention to COVID-19

The Bentu is suffering from measles in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) ahead of its full-fledged departure. The national team is very vigilant against COVID-19 in the dormitory and training ground.

The Korean national team, which will play the ninth game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Qualifier against Iran at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 24th, has been training at Paju NFC since the 21st.

Korea, which recorded 6 wins and 2 draws (20 points) in the previous 8 matches, and already qualified for the Qatar World Cup finals, won the match against Iran (7 wins, 1 draw, 22 points), the first place in Group A, and reclaimed the first place in Group A. aiming for It is also the first time in 11 years since 2011 to challenge Iran.

However, even before the match, South Korea had a difficult time replacing four players due to COVID-19. Jung Woo-young (Freiburg) was confirmed with Corona 19 on the 19th, and Kim Jin-kyu (Jeonbuk) and Na Sang-ho (Seoul) were replaced before the convening because they tested positive for Corona 19.

Baek Seung-ho (Jeonbuk), who was convened at Paju NFC on the 21st, complained of mild symptoms and was discharged within 24 hours of entering the hospital after being positive in the PCR test.

Coach Paulo Bento also warned, “The corona issue is a factor that is difficult for us to control. We have to watch it until the game day.”

To this end, the national team conducted a rapid antigen test on the entire team immediately after the call and on the morning of the 22nd. Also, on the afternoon of the 22nd, according to the rules of the tournament, PCR will be conducted for all the players.

A representative of the Korean national soccer team moves a water bottle box with the players’ names written on it at the Paju Training Center (NFC) in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 22nd. 2022.3.22/News1 © News1 Reporter Jinhwan Kim

The players are paying attention.

Kwon Chang-hoon (Gimcheon) met with reporters before training on the 22nd and said, “After the national team convening, Baek Seung-ho was diagnosed with Corona 19 and returned. It’s unfortunate.” “Because there was a game between Gimcheon and Jeonbuk before this national team call, players from Gimcheon can train and eat. He said, “I had a schedule separate from other players.

In addition, players are being careful, such as wearing a mask when coming into contact with teammates in the dormitory, and maintaining distance in restaurants.

Even at the training ground, the national team players used their personal water bottles to prevent possible corona19 infection.

Fortunately, some players of the national team have changed due to the corona 19 confirmed, but the atmosphere has not been shaken.

Jo Gyu-seong (Kimcheon) said, “Corona 19 is not significantly affecting the atmosphere of the national team.” “Both the coach and the team want first place in the group. We will win both matches.”

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