"I will have to think about whether I will still be part of the Korean team. It is also possible that the coach (Jurgen Klinsmann) will not call me up anymore, you never know what the future will be like," Son Heung-min told Yonhap news agency.
The disappointment of striker Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min and his teammates, as well as coach Jurgen Klinsmann, have faced fierce criticism from the Korean press, when they lost 0-2 to Jordan in the semi-final of the 2023 Asian Cup on the evening of February 6.
This was a comprehensive defeat for the Korean team, with statistics showing that the "Taegeuk Warriors" did not have a single shot on target throughout the match. The chance of winning the Asian Cup for the first time since 1960 was therefore put on hold, even though the Korean team possesses a powerful squad considered the "golden generation".
After the 2023 Asian Cup, the current Korean team still has a chance to show its ability at the 2026 World Cup. However, No. 1 star Son Heung-min is considering the possibility of retiring from international football by declaring "to review whether I am still a part of the team or not".
Son Heung-min, 31, will likely focus on his playing career at Tottenham in the Premier League. His contract runs until June 2025, and he is likely to negotiate an extension at the end of the 2023-2024 season.
Son Heung-min (right) may only focus on his career at Tottenham
Earlier, after the Korean team's shocking loss to Jordan, Son Heung-min could only apologize to the fans for the team's poor performance. "I really don't know what to say. I apologize to the Korean team fans. We all tried our best, but we are truly sorry that our mistakes led to such a bad result," Son Heung-min said, bowing his head and trying to hold back tears.
Son Heung-min also thanked his teammates for working together and trying their best, but success still could not come. This is a move that Son Heung-min may have said goodbye to the Korean team, according to Yonhap news agency.
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