The absence of Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham Hotspur) was one of the biggest concerns for the Jordanian coach.

Hong Myung-bo’s men will take on the Jordanian national team in Amman, Jordan, on Sept. 10 in the third Asian qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup North and Central America. Jordan (W1 D1 L4) leads the group on goal difference, while South Korea (W1 D1 L3) is second. South Korea must beat Jordan if they want to reclaim the group lead.

The official press conference of the two teams was held at the Amman Marriott Hotel on Sept. 9, one day before the final. Jordan’s head coach Jamal Selami and captain Yazid Abdullah 파워볼사이트 추천 were present.

About 20 Jordanian journalists attended the press conference, and there was a fierce competition for coverage. There were three Korean reporters. The main concern for Jordanian journalists was Son Heung-min’s absence and how to fill it.

A Jordanian journalist said, ‘Son, who plays for Tottenham in the Premier League, is missing. Isn’t this an advantage for Jordan?

“Sonny is a very special player,” said Selami. It will be a big loss for the national team if he can’t play. But Korea is a strong team and they have a lot of good players,” he said, adding that he was wary.

Neighboring Israel, Lebanon, and Palestine are at war. Jordan is safe, but the situation in the Middle East is unstable. The news that South Korea is sending a large cheering squad has reached Jordan. We asked the coach about this.

“They say the Middle East is unstable, but Jordan is fine. I heard that many fans are coming from Korea. We will provide the best service in Jordan. They will be able to watch the game safely and return home.”

When asked about the change in Korea’s form under Hong Myung-bo, Selami said, “I didn’t coach the Asian Cup. Korea is our biggest rival in the final qualifiers. I saw their style and positioning in the game. The most important thing is to focus on this match,” he said, refusing to make any comparisons with past matches.