An injury problem broke out for the Pohang Steelers, who won two consecutive games with the 'Empowerment Effect'. Ki Sung-yueng collapsed.
Pohang won 1-0 in the 25th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' against Gwangju FC at Pohang Steelyard on the 10th. Pohang, which won two consecutive games without losing a point following the previous match against Daegu, forgot the memory of its third consecutive defeat and got on the rise again.
But there was a problem. It is Ki Sung-yueng's injury. According to the Pohang club, Ki Sung-yueng was confirmed to have a microfracture of his ribs after a detailed examination. Currently, I am also feeling pain in the movement of sitting or standing up. Microfractures generally take about two weeks to recover, so it is expected that it will be difficult to play for the time being.
Ki Sung-yueng made his debut for Pohang in the last match against Jeonbuk and made the starting list for four consecutive games, and he played against Gwangju on the same day. Gwangju strongly checked Ki Sung-yueng, the center of the Pohang build-up. In the process, Ki Sung-yueng clashed fiercely with Gwangju players twice. Ki Sung-yueng couldn't get up quickly from his seat after the first collision with Min Sang-ki. Even after the second collision, he couldn't easily raise his head on the ground. He even managed the first half after checking by the medical staff, but was replaced by Lee Chang-woo at the beginning of the second half. Ki Sung-yueng immediately moved to the hospital for a checkup after the game.
Pohang coach Park Tae-ha should check Ki Sung-yueng, who was replaced by an injury after the game. It's nothing serious, but I think it might take time. I think I need to go to the hospital and check it out" he had said. Coach Park's worries grew again as Ki Sung-yueng left.
Pohang, which recruited Ki Sung-yueng this summer, has recently begun to show the effect of `Ki Sung-yong.' He is a player who has been recognized for his top K-League pass skills, but there were also questions about his performance in Pohang due to concerns about mobility and energy level. However, Ki Sung-yueng proved his skills by playing in various fields such as ball distribution, passes, and defense in the midfield after joining Pohang. Auberdan, who worked together since the match against Daegu, also distributed roles accurately, adding vitality to Pohang's midfield. Auberdan's joining Ki Sung-yueng reduced the burden in the midfield, increasing his room for play. Coach Park Tae-ha also evaluated that `Auverdan can play freely with Ki Sung-yong coming.'
He also played an outstanding role as a veteran. The players were concentrated in the stadium and the flow of the game was adjusted. Outside the stadium, he is known to play the role of mentor by talking a lot about the game with young players such as Hong Yoon-sang and Lee Ho-jae.
Ki Sung-yueng's injury caused Pohang to face unfortunate bad news at a time when it was on the rise. Ki Sung-yueng's quick return is expected to become more important to Pohang's run in the future.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
