Director Jeong Jeong-yong Kim, who will face Foye, is in the process of launching a sluggish game

Feb 16, 2025

 Director Jeong Jeong-yong Kim, who will face Foye, is in the process of launching a sluggish game
◇photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association



"I don't want to be there (laughing) for today."

Manager Jeong Jeong-yong of Gimcheon Sangmu said he would not be a 'treat' of Jeonbuk Hyundai coach Gus Foye, who will make his K-League debut.

Coach Chung met with reporters ahead of the opening match of the 2025 K League 1 against Jeonbuk at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 16th, saying, `Good manager came to the other team. I think it will be a good opportunity for Korean soccer"And yet "I don't think we can be the 'first losing team' in the history (of winning Foye's debut game). We don't want to be there today, so we'll try our best to win it."




Gimcheon ranked third in the K League 1 last year. He scored 55 points to 41 points (goal difference +14) in 38 games, better than second-place Gangwon (65 points to 56 points, +6). He was stronger than Jeonbuk, which was humiliated to the playoffs in 10th place.

Coach Chung said, `If it's a relief that last year's members are still there, it's a relief.' `I tried to upgrade the existing players, but the season started quickly, so it didn't go perfectly. I think we should adjust our performance and organizational skills while playing the game" he said.

Before meeting with Gimcheon, Jeonbuk gained momentum by defeating Port FC (Thailand) 4-0 in the first round of the round of 16 of the Asian Champions League 2. Andrea Compagno, a striker from the Italian national team who not only scored multiple goals but was also involved in scoring his teammates, was impressive.




Coach Chung said, `He is a threatening player, but he is also relativity.' `He has prepared his own countermeasures against the soccer that the opponent wants to do. You'll see it from the stadium. "The management is the power of decision. There will certainly be opportunities for us as well. The difference is whether the opponent is a foreigner and we are a native does it or not."



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.