Son Heung-min Blames Poor Pitches for South Korea's World Cup Qualifying Struggles

Captain Son Heung-min attributes South Korea's World Cup qualifying difficulties to subpar pitch conditions. The team top Group B despite consecutive 1-1 home draws. Matches were moved from Seoul due to poor pitches, with Son expressing dissatisfaction. South Korea aims to confirm qualification in upcoming games.

Captain Son Heung-min has expressed his belief that substandard pitch conditions have played a pivotal role in South Korea's faltering World Cup qualifying efforts. Despite drawing 1-1 in two recent home games, South Korea still leads Group B.

The team failed to secure early qualification due to stadium issues, prompting matches to be relocated to regional venues Goyang and Suwon, which Son deemed barely improved.

As the Taeguk Warriors prepare to face Iraq and Kuwait, Son urges acceptance of past lessons while encouraging younger players to maintain their confidence.

(With inputs from agencies.)