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10MA TOPICS! [KOREA FA] [FIFA Club World Cup] Lee Chung-yong: My European experience can be a weapon for Ulsan Hyundai against Bayern Munich

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January 17, 2021

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Ulsan: Few Korea Republic players have enjoyed as long a stay in Europe as Lee Chung-yong. The 32-year-old spent 11 years between Bolton Wanders, Crystal Palace and Bochum before joining Ulsan Hyundai FC last year.

Lee helped the Tigers win the 2020 AFC Champions League in December and consequently book a trip to the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 202o, which will begin next month. And he believes his experience on the Old Continent will be an asset if Ulsan can secure a dream match-up against the mighty Bayern Munich.

"My experiences in Europe are perhaps the biggest weapon," the winger told FIFA.com. "They are one of the best clubs in the world. We may not be on the same level as them, but I played in Europe for years and I am pretty sure we can compete against them if we make the best of our strengths." .....

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