"Any hint that the 33-year-old is not as sharp in Los Angeles as he was in London will be seized upon and debated, especially given recent comments from his coach. Hong Myung-bo, former LA Galaxy defender and captain of the South Korea team that reached the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup, has suggested that Son's seven-year stint as captain may not extend to next summer."
"At the 2022 World Cup, four teams did not have a single foreign-born player on their rosters: Brazil, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. That could change for the Koreans in 2026, as Jens Castrop will surely make his debut this weekend. The Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder was born in Dusseldorf to a German father and Korean mother and had been on the radar for a while."
Son Heung-min has moved from Tottenham to Los Angeles FC and faces intensified scrutiny over any perceived decline in form as fans and media compare his MLS performances to his Premier League career. Hong Myung-bo has suggested that Son's seven-year captaincy may not automatically continue into next summer and said he will consider players' opinions before deciding. Hong may view Son more as a finisher than a leader and might reduce leadership burdens given the high expectations Son carries. Son is listed as a forward rather than a midfielder. Jens Castrop, born in Dusseldorf to a German father and Korean mother, has switched allegiance and could debut for South Korea in 2026.
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