Coach Park Tae-ha's faith in Ki Sung-yueng, who performs 120%, will continue to be selected without injury
Jul 22, 2025
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The Pohang Steelers are set to play the 23rd round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' against Suwon FC at Pohang Steelyard on the 22nd.
Pohang is trying to reverse the somewhat dampened atmosphere. Pohang lost to Jeonbuk unfortunately, allowing three goals in a 2-0 lead against Jeonbuk. He lost two games in a row following the match against Seoul. In particular, it was regrettable that the defense was shaken by scoring seven runs in two games. Nevertheless, there was a positive part. We properly confirmed the effect of Ki Sung-yueng, who joined the summer transfer market. Ki Sung-yueng did not play full-time against Jeonbuk, but he gave strength to Pohang's midfield without Auberdan. It was also encouraging that Lee Ho-jae, who scored in his A-match debut, also scored when he returned to Pohang, and Hong Yoon-sang, who had recently been sluggish, played with one goal and one assist.
Coach Park Tae-ha, who met with reporters before the game, said, "(He has to overcome this) to become a professional player. You can't blame the weather. We can't afford to blame the weather.'
For Pohang, Ki Sung-yueng will start for two consecutive games. Director Park said, `I will carry out 120% of the tactics. New team adaptation, tactical change, and so on, even though it's only been two weeks, the experience? ㅀ? He said, "He has a lot of things, so he has the ability to adapt to the team quickly."
As for Ki Sung-yueng's use, "I will continue to be a starter as long as I don't get injured." The game will have ups and downs, and I think it's right to keep going as long as you're physically ready rather than making a change because one game is wrong."
Then "You'll want to run for a long time yourself." It's a matter for me to watch and judge the game at any time. No matter how good a player is, there are some areas that need to be considered physically. We will proceed with the work of making changes according to the flow of the young game, such as what needs to be done defensively. Rather than a comprehensive idea of increasing playing time, there is no need to take out defense and offense if you are good. If you don't get hurt, you basically have faith."
He quickly shook off his disappointment in the match against Jeonbuk. Asked if he couldn't sleep well after the loss, coach Park laughed, saying, `If you can't sleep, it will interfere with your preparation for the next game.' Nevertheless, the revival was thorough. Coach Park said, `In fact, if it was 2-0, we should win. There are many reasons for not keeping the lead at home, but complacent thoughts are bound to affect it. We cannot overlook the part that we thought we won at the end of the first half. In order not to repeat such a part, I thoroughly prepared and communicated with the players. A defeat like that, especially at home, is unacceptable. As a professional player, you have to have the ability to cope with any situation."
Pohang recently scored in the East Asian Cup as Lee Ho-jae, who is active on the front line, also joined the national team. However, coach Park wished for further growth in the national team. Coach Park said, `We still have to work hard,' adding, `It's a story that means we have to work harder.' I hope you don't get complacent just because you scored a goal for the national team. He did well on the Asian stage, but the world stage is not easier. He also gave loving advice to pray for his student's growth.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
