The hope brought by the legendary horse, but Ulsan is also rattling → 10G winless tears...Is there a way out of the war? The illusions of three-back
Jul 28, 2025
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Malkung launched a goal bombing in three K-League games. He started the game with multiple goals, not a single goal. He scored multiple goals in the 24th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' against Gangwon FC at Gangneung High1 Arena on the 27th.
Malkong, who received the first division following the second division of the K-League, returned for the first time in seven years. In an away game against FC Seoul on the 20th, he returned to the game with a substitute in the 32nd minute of the second half. It was his first K-League appearance in 2444 days since November 10, 2018.
It made its debut at Ulsan's home turf on the 23rd. The playing time has increased. He was deployed in the 12th minute of the second half. I met with Ulsan Munsu for the first time in 2460 days since October 28, 2018. The quiet Ulsan stands were also filled with exclamations and applause as Malkong was deployed.
In the match against Gangwon, it was operated early in the 22nd minute of the first half. He scored the first goal seven minutes after he was put in. Rubikshon slid in a cross ball. It was Ulsan's debut goal and the first K-League goal in 2,472 days after scoring against Sangju on October 20, 2018.
It was a prelude. When the score was 1-1 at the end, Malkon flashed again in the 38th minute of the second half. Rakaba's short pass scored the winning goal with a sensational touch. He celebrated multiple goals with his trademark somersault ceremony.
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Malkong has had a long comma since April. I'm not in my normal condition yet. He is raising his sense of play in the middle of the game. However, the decision-making power was not rusty. "As everyone knows, I'm not 100% yet, but I'm trying to do my best. If we prepare better for the next game or two, I think it will be more complementary physically and mentally"I want to thank my team and my team members for always helping me to be better."
However, Ulsan couldn't smile despite Malkong's one-man show. Just before the end of the game, Hong Chul was allowed to score a theater equalizer and drew 2-2. Ulsan's last victory was two months ago on May 24, against Gimcheon Sangmu (3-2 wins). The number of wins in official games has increased to 10 games (three draws and seven losses). He lost all three games at the FIFA Club World Cup, and failed to advance to the semifinals at the Korea Cup. In the K League 1, the team has no wins (three draws and three losses) in six consecutive games.
The atmosphere is still chaotic, including fans' 'Cheering Boycott'. Ulsan opened the door to the dynasty by winning three consecutive games last year. The present situation is shabby. He remains in seventh place (31 points) with one less game. At this rate, it could fall to Final B for the first time in 10 years since 2015.
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Another transformation is needed. It can be said that three-backs and four-backs are nothing more than 'playing numbers', but there is no choice but to question the 'effectiveness' of three-backs. Coach Kim took out the three-back card in earnest from the Club World Cup. The tactic continues in the K League. have a strong belief that it is an 'aggressive tactic'
But the reality is different again. In order to operate the three-back aggressively, the left and right defenders must advance more during the offensive. Sometimes he has to play the role of wingback, sometimes defensive midfielder. It is not easy to handle this role unless most physical strength is supported. It is impossible for this heat wave, and there is also a limit to centerback resources.
The "collaboration phenomenon" of the midfield is also the limit of the three-back. As the gap between offense and defense widens, midfield control is falling significantly. There is also no defensive midfielder to keep the balance.
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Ulsan is not enjoying the fun. In the case of the match against Gangwon, Ko Seung-beom's condition was at rock bottom from the first half. I needed surgery, but I played full time. He also had muscle spasms at the end of the game. The inability to effectively utilize Um Won-sang, who returned from injury, is also 'octi'.
K League 1 entered 'All-Star Break', but Ulsan has no comma. Suwon FC, which has been postponed due to the Club World Cup, must be played on August 2. It is also worrisome that head coach Kim, Kim Young-kwon, Cho Hyun-woo and Boyanich were 'departed' in the team K League'.
Manager Gam said "It's unfortunate, it's unfortunate. It has not been able to overcome the crisis of additional time several times in a row. I wonder if there will be an end someday. The players are doing their best. I think I'll make it through." The best is important, but bold 'knife' is also needed.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
