Popular TV analyst sees Son Heung-min as key player vs. Mexico

Lee Young-pyo, a FIFA World Cup hero turned analyst, predicted Wednesday that South Korea captain Son Heung-min will play a crucial role in the Taegeuk Warriors' upcoming match against Mexico.

Lee, who provides commentary for KBS, used data from South Korea's 2-1 win over Czechia in their Group A opener last week to build his case.

"Son Heung-min had 40 percent of South Korea's shot attempts against Czechia," Lee told reporters at Chivas Verde Valle in Zapopan, western Mexico, where the national ...