Kim Jin-gyu, who did well in the first step of the World Cup, how consistent he will be in the future is important
Jun 08, 2025
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In a standing interview held at the Paju National Football Center (NFC) at 4 p.m. on the 8th, "I experienced such an away game for the first time." Fortunately, we brought the goals and results we wanted, so we rested well and came back in a good mood."
Kim Jin-kyu replaced Park Yong-woo (Al Ain), who was 0-0 tight in an away match in Iraq on the 6th, and scored a golden first goal in the 18th minute of the second half. He received a pass from Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) in the penalty box and inserted the ball into the bottom right of the goal with a calm and accurate shot.
Kim Jin-kyu, who played for the national team for the first time in nearly three years since the 2022 EAFF E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) against Japan, clearly impressed head coach Hong Myung-bo, who activated the World Cup finals mode with his score.
Kim Jin-kyu said, `I could see the first appearance well, but I think the coach will judge what kind of performance he will consistently show in the future.'
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Kim Jin-kyu has established himself as a key midfielder for Jeonbuk led by head coach Gus Foyet this season and has been showing off his peak skills every day. He has one goal and two assists in 14 K League 11 games. Jeonbuk is the lone lead as of the 17th round.
The power of Jeonbuk was felt in the national team as well. In the 29th minute of the second half, when South Korea was leading by Kim Jin-kyu's first goal, Jeon Jin-woo, who replaced Lee Jae-sung (Minutes), assisted Oh Hyun-kyu's additional goal in the 37th minute of the second half.
Kim Jin-gyu said, `I tried to meet the demands of coach Foye. I think I improved and improved that part, so I was given an opportunity in my team, and I think that led to the national team. I've always been a player who gets the ball and does something, but this year, coach Foyet demanded a lot about the movement when there was no ball. I've also awakened in that regard."
"Of course, if you play consistently in your team and show good performance, I feel that it helps you a lot in your confidence and things like that."," he said, stressing that he will challenge the World Cup by developing his defensive skills in the future.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
