Director Kim Ki-dong is better than the controversy over the crazy hot grass
Mar 08, 2025
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Seoul will play Suwon FC in the fourth round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025" at Suwon Stadium at 2 p.m. on the 8th. Seoul, which has just one win in three games, is ninth. Suwon FC is 11th with no wins.
Although he was considered a favorite, Seoul's performance in the three games after the opening was not a favorite. In order to show his side as a favorite, he has to rise. Seoul wants to turn Suwon FC, which is overwhelming in its opponent, into wealth.
Head coach Kim Ki-dong chose Cho Young-wook, Bato, Lingard, Lucas, Jung Seung-won, Ki Sung-yueng, Choi Joon, Yazan, Kim Joo-sung, Kim Jin-soo, and Kang Hyun-moo as starters. Bato Samuel, the first home-grown resource in the K-League, will make his debut as a starter.
Coach Kim Ki-dong had a problem to think about hiring a 22-year-old before the game. He's a youth player, and I thought it wouldn't be bad. Joo Hyuk is also there, so we have to compete. I'm trying to motivate Barto by giving him a chance." He explained why he started Barto.
Willian stands by on the bench. Coach Kim Ki-dong said, "It is not 100% satisfactory. I went in as a substitute and wondered if there was a player who could make a difference in the game. I chose Willian because he is a player who can play a role even in a short time," he said.
However, Banks, who Seoul ambitiously recruited, was completely excluded from the list. Regarding this, "I'm frustrated, too. It wasn't like I wasn't jetlagged in the match against Gimcheon. There seems to be a strain on the body. I originally planned to be a starter, but I have a bad cold, which hurts my heart. I'm sure you are, too. He foreshadowed his selection, and he liked the player, but he got worse that morning and took him off the list," he lamented.
What a chance Bato can get. Director Kim Ki-dong said, `I don't know. You can run 90 minutes. It could come out in 10 minutes. If we do what we want on the field, and if the game is good, we can play more. If we need to make a change quickly, we can change it," he said, "I will judge according to the situation in the stadium."
As for the grass condition at Suwon Sports Complex "I don't think it will be pushed back. However, there are many cuts, so I think the ball will move irregularly."
Seoul is currently at the center of the reason for the K League turf. This is due to the grass condition at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. As the controversy became serious, the Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to make emergency repairs to the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Regarding this, "Because of us, people's eyes were drawn as the stories came out. I think it's good. You have to play in the best place so that the players are not injured, and the fans can watch better soccer. I hope this opportunity will improve the environment.'
He has one win, one draw and one loss, and his performance is not as good as the favorite to win. However, head coach Kim Ki-dong said, `I'm less worried compared to last season. It was one win, one draw and one loss, but it was unstable then. At that time, there is expectation in the game. If he had scored a goal, he would have won the game against Gimcheon. Last year, I didn't even create an opportunity. It's not 100%, but it's better than last season. As I thought, I'm getting good performance," he said, looking positively.
When asked about Jung Seung-won's use of the stadium, he laughed first, saying, "Seung-won is not a technique, is he?" Then "He is a style that has the power to run a lot in midfield. Kimcheon's Lee Dong-kyung came out without even shooting properly. Seung-won did what he wanted. That helps the team a lot. We prepare well for players who are in trouble, and when we play as midfielders, we make up for our shortcomings. The player needed for the team..." he said, sending trust.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
