Kim Seung-Gyu, goalkeeper of Korea Republic national team confirmed absent for AFC Asian Cup 2023 already, due to a heavy injury to knee.
Al Shabab goalkeeper, is the 1st goalkeeper of the Korea Republic squad in the first match but him has an injury during training.
A statement from the South Korean Football Association (KFA) said that Kim Seung-gyu has suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and will be sent back to his homeland in the next two days. This usually requires surgical treatment and takes 6-8 months to recover.
In addition, Seung-Gyu will be absent from the match against Malaysia in the last action of Group E on 25 January.
Now Korea Republic has remains 2 goalkeeper; Song Bum-Keun from Shonan Bellmare or Jo Hyeon-woo. From Ulsan Hyundai, which we will get to know in the game against Jordan.
In addition, KFA reports that Lee Kang-in, a striker from PSG scored 2 goals in the first game. Had a slight knee injury problem as well. Which must be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.
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