Celtic goal Cho Gue-sung has branded himself a quantity 9 - which might appeal to the eye of Ange Postecoglou as he weighs up replacements for Giorgios Giakoumakis.
The Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors striker is attracting curiosity from throughout Europe with Parkhead boss Postecoglou amongst the events after a profitable World Cup marketing campaign, as he netted two objectives for South Korea throughout their surge in the direction of the knockout stage. The 24-year-old, who can also be being monitored by Ferencvaros, will hope so as to add to his tally within the final 16 showdown with Brazil on Monday.
Following the ultimate group stage win over Portugal, ahead Gue-sung was quizzed on his most popular place - and it will likely be music to the ears of Postecoglou as he searches for competitors up entrance at Celtic Park amid Giakoumakis ' stalled contract talks. The Greek frontman has performed in a central striker function since his arrival from VVV Venlo as he battles for the quantity 9 function within the Celtic facet with Kyogo.
When requested about his most popular place, he advised The Joongang: "I'm attacking. I wish to assault and naturally, if you're attacking, it's important to rating objectives.
"I feel I ought to play a job that I can play. Combating up entrance is a job that must be performed, and I consider I can play it."
The ahead additionally addressed the on-pitch change with Cristiano Ronaldo, as the previous Manchester United star took offence as Gue-sung ordering him off the pitch. The 37-year-old was making an attempt to run down the clock with the sport locked at 1-1, when the striker stepped in.
Ronaldo responded to being ushered off the park by placing a finger over his mouth to silence the South Korea star and made a remark. Gue-sung stated: "“I had a battle, however it appeared so as to add a little bit of goal (to our play).
"I cannot remark (on what Ronaldo stated). Ronaldo is only a jerk."
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