According to Korean media Edaily Starin, South Korean international Kim Tae-hyeon twisted his ankle during training and is expected to miss the group stage.

Reportedly, the day before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, South Korean international center-back Kim Tae-hyeon twisted his ankle during training and is expected to miss the group stage matches.

According to an official from the Korea Football Association, the player fell and twisted his ankle yesterday during a rondo training session. It may be difficult for him to participate in the group stage.

The South Korean national team chose not to make a substitution (FIFA rules allow replacing injured players within 24 hours before the first match), and Kim Tae-hyeon will travel with the team.