'European' Hong Hyun-seok (Ghent), who is expected to play a pivotal role for the men's soccer team at the Hangzhou Asian Games, is taking to heart the advice of the 'senior gold medalists' 스포츠토토 he met in the senior national team.

"I'm just excited that the Asian Games are just around the corner and I need to be well prepared," he told reporters on Thursday at the National Training Center (NFC) in Paju.

Hong, who plays for Belgian side Gent, has been on fire in league play and the UEFA Europa Conference playoffs in the early part of the season, and was selected by coach Hwang Sun-hong ahead of the Asian Games.

The Asian Games team began its final preparations in Changwon, Gyeongnam, on April 4, but Hong joined the team on April 9.

Called up to the senior squad in June, he was also called up for the September A matches and played in an exhibition match against Wales on August 8.

He earned his first A-match start against Wales, playing 16 minutes of the second half, 토토 and then flew home to join Hwang Sun-Hong in recovery training.

"I've been back and forth between the two teams, but there's no confusion or anything," Hong said, "I'm just honored to be able to play for both teams."

Hong Hyun-seok focuses

The South Korean men's national soccer team drew 0-0 with Wales in an exhibition match at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, on Aug. 8. Hong Hyun-seok is pictured here during the match.

"Training with my older brothers, I learn a lot about tempo and defense," he said, adding, "Playing against Wales, I realized what I lacked, and I thought I had to get my act together for the Asian Games."

The current A team has players with Asian Games experience, including "captain" Son Heung-min (Tottenham), who competed in Jakarta-Palembang 2018.

"My brothers told me that the Asian Games is not an easy competition. "They told me that there will be ups and downs during the tournament, and that we need to stick together as a team," he said.

A 'multi-resource' who can play in a variety of positions, including central midfield, he said, "As a central midfielder, defense is important and I think I've been doing a good job. I'm also confident in my offense," he said, adding, "I'm always ready and eager to play in any position."

With the timing of 'ace' Lee Kang-in's (Paris Saint-Germain) departure still up in the air, some say Hong Hyun-seok could take his place.

In response, Hong said, "I don't feel any pressure," and emphasized, "I just want to focus on my play and do my job well." 스포츠토토링크