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Coach Enze Postecoglou, who took the helm of Nottingham Forest, has been reduced to a 'scapegoat for an unexpected event'.
Um Ji-sung (Swansea City), who dreams of 'post Son Heung-min', scored one assist and shocked Postecoglou. Nottingham was eliminated early on the 14th (Korea time) after losing 2-3 in the third round of the English Carabao Cup (League Cup) in 2024-2025 against Swansea City in the Championship (second division) at Swansea Dotcom Stadium in Swansea, England.
We got off to a good start. Nottingham led 2-0 with Igor Jeju's consecutive goals in the 15th minute of the first half and 46th minute of extra time in the first half.
However, he lost focus in the second half and missed the victory. Swansea's come-from-behind show began in the 23rd minute of the second half. Cameron Burgess, helped by Um Ji-sung's corner kick, scored a comeback goal.
Regular time stopped at 45 minutes in the second half. I thought the game would end like this. At that moment, the door of a miracle opened.
It was 48 minutes into the second half. Um Ji Sung was the starting point. Um Ji-sung, who caught the ball on the left side, connected to Liam Cullen. Bipotnik, who crossed Cullen, changed the direction of the ball and scored the equalizer.
Postecoglou looked devastated. It wasn't the end. Um Ji-sung was the starting point again in the 52nd minute of the second half. Um Ji-sung's corner kick was cleared by the opponent's defense with a header. Ethan Galbraith responded with a medium-range shot from the ball that flowed out. The ball hit the post and came back out. Burgess, the main character of the comeback goal, quickly connected with a left-footed shot and scored the come-from-behind winning goal. Coach Postecoglou was in shock by shaking his head as if it were not real.
Nottingham appointed Postecoglou, who collaborated with Son Heung-min (LAFC) to win the Europa League at Tottenham on the 9th, as the new Sae-ryeong tower. However, he was completely defeated 0-3 in the fourth round of the English Premier League (EPL) against Arsenal, his debut match for Nottingham, on the 13th.
He also failed to win his first league cup. The humiliation of dedicating three goals in two consecutive games has given a red light from the start. Postecoglou said "We should have finished the game, and there were many opportunities to do so. But some of the decisions were not in our favor"I had to notice the warning signs, but the players were a little complacent. I thought the game would end like that naturally, and I paid a big price for it. The part that needs to be improved..." he lowered his head.
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Swansea City dramatically advanced to the round of 16. Postecoglou said "It was a great opportunity for us to advance to the next round and succeed in the Cup, but it's very disappointing to miss it. But nothing changes. We know there are areas that need to be improved.'
He continued "In some games, we might see the positives, but ultimately the most important thing is that we were eliminated from the Cup at a time when we really should have developed. When you realize that you've missed the opportunity to improve, all that goes away"It's OK even though it's " It's not about me, it's about the club. It is important to create an environment where we can develop and achieve real success.'
Um Ji-sung played full time, and had the best night.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
