Former footballer Lee Dong-gook's son 'Daebaki' Sian, who had been continuing his dazzling performances, added to the sorrow as news of an injury came. Lee Dong-gook's wife blamed herself with guilt.
Lee Dong-gook's son Sian recently proved his "football DNA" by achieving remarkable results on the youth football stage. In response, Lee Dong-gook's wife Lee Su-jin announced the news "Yeonsu District Office team U12, U10 double victory," and said that at the Bupyeong District Sports Association president's tournament he claimed both the championship and the top scorer title. Sian, who also topped the same tournament two years ago, once again proved his presence with his skill.
He also made a meaningful record on the international stage. He led the first Korean team to victory at the 'FD Challenge Cup,' which featured Japanese youth teams. The team Sian belonged to reached the top by maintaining focus until the end amid fierce competition, and this was evaluated as a moment that showed the competitiveness of Korean youth football.
Recently he also passed a tryout for the LA Galaxy youth team of the prestigious U.S. Major League Soccer club, raising expectations as a next-generation prospect. But the injury news delivered amid this upward momentum was even more shocking. Lee Su-jin said, "When he said it hurt, I should have stopped him more forcefully," and blamed herself, saying, "Believing he was okay and letting him keep playing ultimately led to a tear in his internal oblique."
Currently Sian must stop all exercise for two to four weeks and focus on recovery. The disappointment is greater because he was preparing for an important tournament. It was reported that Sian said, "Even if I can't play, I want to follow and at least sit on the bench," which made the situation more heartrending.
Lee Su-jin said, "I know injuries are always part of the process for children who play sports, but when they actually get hurt, my heart breaks," and added, "Still, this time let's rest properly."
Korea's first international tournament victory, top scorer, acceptance to an overseas youth team. Sian, who has been drawing a growth curve while enjoying a winning streak. Recovery will take time, but fans are cheering for a quick recovery, saying "a time to leap even higher" and "dad's genes won't go anywhere."
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