Cho Gue-sung released from South Korea squad for injury recovery

South Korean national team striker Cho Gue-sung has been released from the squad to focus on recovery. Following a meeting between interim manager Robert Moreno and the medical team, it was determined that prioritizing the player's health was more important than his participation in the remaining matches.

Cho, who plays for Midtjylland, had previously been excluded from the lineup during the friendly against Ecuador due to muscle overload and physical discomfort. Although he participated in team training, the medical staff advised against further participation to prevent injury. The Korea Football Association confirmed that no replacement will be called up for the striker.

The national team is scheduled to face Uruguay in a friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 28th, followed by matches against Venezuela and Uzbekistan in October.