Director Hwang Sun-hong's determination as prepared without being dragged around, and Lee Chang-geun's return to the final round may be possible

Aug 31, 2025

"Don't be dragged around, but trust and do what you prepared."

Daejeon Hana Citizen and Gimcheon Sangmu are set to play in the 28th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 31st. Daejeon, which is desperate for a turnaround, and Gimcheon, which is on the rise, are aiming at each other.

Daejeon has been sluggish with two wins and three losses in the last five games. The momentum that led to the lead early in the season has long been forgotten. A steady victory is needed to rebound, but the game has not won consecutive games since the victory over Anyang on May 3. He came in fourth. His performance was not that consistent. The defense was shaken, and there were many games where the offense was silent. The last scoreless victory continued as many as eight consecutive games against Gangwon on April 27. Only when both offense and defense are revived can the competition for international tickets continue.

Daejeon manager Hwang Sun-hong told reporters before the game that `Kim Chun is powerful, but he has to do well. Won't Park Sang-hyuk not come out as a starter, and Lee Dong-kyung will be the zero-top coming into the middle. If you don't get dragged around, you have to trust and do what you've prepared" expressed his determination.

The regret of the match is defense. He has lost eight consecutive games. Director Hwang said, `Like the Gwangju conductor, if you are dragged around poorly, you will have problems. You have to keep it compact because space opens up and problems arise. It won't improve overnight, but I think it should be gradually improved. The same is true this time, and I try to pay a lot of attention to that part during the break.

Daejeon recorded its first consecutive defeat this season due to its defeat against Anyang just before. Coach Hwang said, `I'm okay if the game is bad or if it's a game I have to lose. However, it's a shame that the game was as good as it was prepared, but it was very difficult with the exit"It is regrettable that we face force majeure. Still, you don't have to think about what's gone by, you have to turn it around quickly. It's going to be a tough game, but if you play well like today, you can have confidence. I think I'll do well because I've prepared well in harmony."

Attacks also don't work out as well as Daejeon's mind. In particular, Joo Min-kyu, who was the main striker, scored only one goal in the last nine games. Hwang said, `We have to make good use of the player's characteristics. The type is different from that of Kang-hyun (Yoo). There was no isolation from the front or difficulty in competing with the opponent's center back. It's fate as a striker, and depending on the situation, you can go in and show good performance when the opponent feels a physical burden, so it's important to be patient about playing."

Coach Hwang's concerns extend to the A-match. Some of the main defenders, including Lee Myung-jae and Kim Moon-hwan, have to join the national team. Coach Hwang said, `The next game is against Jeonbuk, so I'm thinking about various situations"I'm coming in two days ago, and I think it's going to be tough. I'm thinking very hard about how to approach it."

Regarding the condition of the main goalkeeper Lee Chang-geun, who recently left due to an injury, he explained, "'It's a little faster than before, so there's a careful talk that it might be possible at the time of the split.'"

As for João Victor, who joined the summer transfer market and reported his first goal against Anyang, "It is a stage of adaptation. The last game wasn't bad. Keeping that form will help the team. I'm looking forward to it because I'm getting along well with Kim Moon-hwan" he evaluated.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.