After Kiren Shiwen took the helm, the South Korean team was initially quiet, but then gradually improved and the players' form gradually climbed, thus becoming one of the favorites to win the championship.
There are many talented players in the Taiji Tigers' lineup, and when they are full of confidence, they are good enough to shake up any opponent. If they make it to the knockout rounds, the final four may be a summit showdown with Iran.
Son Heung-min may be the star of the show, but the addition of Lee Kang-in has me equally excited. The Paris Saint-Germain attacker has had a solid season in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, earning several wins for his team.
For Bahrain, the first match in Group E will undoubtedly be a tough challenge. A point would be a great relief for them.
Therefore, their first priority will be to stop the rhythm of the South Korean offense, and the players will need to be fully focused on making sure the defense is solid. On the offensive end, Mohamed Mahan is undoubtedly a major threat to the team.
Bahrain managed to make it to the last 16 of the last Asian Cup, losing 1-2 in extra time against South Korea. I'm sure they'll be aiming to go one step further this year and try to make it to the last 8 of the tournament.
