South Korea U-23s boss explains his big Celtic favour with Yang Hyun-jun decision

South Korea Under-23s manager Lee Min-sung explained that he rested Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun during Wednesday's 2-1 Asian Games semi-final win against China to protect the player's health following a hamstring issue. Yang returned to the bench as an unused substitute after missing playing time earlier in the tournament.

Lee emphasized that the national team prioritizes player safety and aims to return club players in good health, regardless of the competition's stakes. South Korea advanced to face Japan in the final, with goals scored by Bae Hyun-Ho and Lee Young-jun.