Ulsan HD star Kim Young-gwon has revealed the team's target for the FIFA Club World Cup ahead of their clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.
The South Korean side will be making their debut at the Club World Cup and have put in a group with Sundowns, Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund and Brazilian outfit Fluminense.
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The veteran defender has revealed the team are aiming to make out of the group stage.
"It's an honour to be here because the best clubs in the world are competing to determine the champion,” Young-gwon told FIFA.com
The veteran defender was looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead.
"Our goal for this tournament is to advance from the group stage,” he added.
"I think I know better than anyone how difficult it is to progress from the group stage and what the players need to do.”
The 35-year-old is also aware of how tough all three matches in the group stage will be.
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"Of course, it will be difficult. I think they’ll be tough matches, but in football, you never know," he added.
"There’s no rule that says we can’t win. We’ll need to discuss with the coaching staff how to approach the game when facing strong teams, and we’ll have to be ready to play good matches."
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