Tonight the South Koreans can try to continue their World Cup adventure. Not an easy task if you know that the opponent is the big favorite Brazil. Peter Vandenbempt and Nicolas De Brabander also have little faith in a Korean stunt in our World Cup podcast. “I have seen little to suggest that they can still mean anything.”
After a win against Cristiano Ronaldo and co, South Korea will face the impressive Brazil tonight.
Although it’s not all rose scent and moonshine among the favorites. For example, they lost against Cameroon on the final day and they also suffer from many injuries.
“For Gabriel Jesus, the World Cup is over after an injury and Alex Telles is not completely fit either,” says Nicolas De Brabander. “Because Alex Sandro is not quite ready to play either, Danilo is expected on the left back. Militao will probably play on the right.”
“On the other hand, you just have to establish that there is enough quality. Especially when Neymar is fit again. He says he feels good again and there is a world cup in the background of his mobile phone. So he will want to start.”
“The flush is starting to get thin,” says Peter Vandenbempt. “For the sake of clarity, I don’t see any problems against South Korea. I’m already looking further. In addition, they still have many strong players in the offensive compartment.”
“Richarlison even said that without Neymar they still have enough quality. No idea if something like that is sacrilege in Brazil.”
Richarlison even said that without Neymar they still have enough quality. I have no idea if such a thing is sacrilege in Brazil.
Positive note for the South Koreans: their stronghold in defense normally returns to the team.
“However, they haven’t really missed Kim-Min-Jae from Napoli in the past matches,” said De Brabander. “We should also not forget that South Korea was mainly able to qualify because that 3rd match was no longer important for Portugal.”
“Besides Son and Hwang (Wolverhampton Wanderers), I have not seen much that suggests that they can still mean something. The team is mainly praised for their commitment and speed.”
“Alisson played in Brazil’s first two games and didn’t have to make any saves,” adds Vandenbempt. “I don’t think he will be in trouble tonight.”
Don’t miss anything from Brazil vs South Korea, tonight at 8pm on one, in our live stream and on VRTMAX.
