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Asian Cup: Korea's Lee Jae-sung a doubt vs Kyrgyzstan; Ki Sung-yueng out

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South Korea attacking midfielder Lee Jae-sung is a doubt for Friday&#x27;s Asian Cup Group C match against Kyrgyzstan due to a toe injury, according to the Korea Football Association (KFA).The 26-year-old, who played 86 minutes of the Korean&#x27;s 1-0 win over the Philippines on Monday, did not take part in Wednesday&#x27;s training session.&quot;Lee&#x27;s right big toe was bent during South Korea&#x27;s opening match against the Philippines on Monday, and he is feeling pain,&quot; a KFA official told the Yonhap News Agency.&quot;The swelling in his toe is getting better, but for quick recovery, Lee didn&#x27;t take part in today&#x27;s training. He&#x27;s currently staying at a hotel for rehabilitation.&quot;Portuguese coach Paulo Bento will also be without Ki Sung-yueng after the Newcastle United defensive midfielder injured his hamstring in Monday&#x27;s game.Ki, 29, has been ruled out for a week and will also miss second-placed Korea&#x27;s final group game against leaders China on Jan. 16 when Son Heung-min is scheduled to make his tournament debut. (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru)For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

South Korea attacking midfielder Lee Jae-sung is a doubt for Friday's match against Kyrgyzstan due to a toe injury.

South Korea attacking midfielder Lee Jae-sung is a doubt for Friday's match against Kyrgyzstan due to a toe injury.