Kim Eun-jung, director of Suwon, Gwangju, Jeju? Daegu? I can't afford to care about other teams. Only points!
Nov 02, 2025
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Coach Kim said after losing the previous home game against Jeju that `Players lethargicly avoid the ballWhen asked why he said it publicly, "It's the most important five games and there's a game that my team has been playing, and I was disappointed to see it that day. Regardless of his skills, he spoke strongly to the players because it was not a professional part to show such confidence and lethargy in front of home fans," he replied. "Our players were more confident because they had potential, so we spoke strongly."," he added. "When the first team is shaken, the senior players can take the center stage. He is giving confidence to be a leader on the field."
The match against Daegu is a game that requires three points. Coach Kim said, `The players and I were once again mentally armed for giving up the game at home helplessly in the league. Captain Lee Yong-soo is leading the team well as he returns. While preparing for a week, the players' concentration and willingness to do it were quite good. I will make sure to bring results as much as I do at home."
As for Willian's athletic fitness, who was listed for the first time since sports hernia surgery, "He is not perfect, but he is an athlete who can give good energy and strength to players. have a strong will. We have to see when to put it in, depending on the game situation."
Regarding the selection of passmaster Yoon Bit-garam, who also returned from a cruciate ligament injury after two games of replacement, head coach Kim said, "(We need experienced players like Yoon Bit-garam and Lee) in important games. He is good at running the game. In fact, Garam is maintaining his condition even though the second game is only a substitution match. There is a power that veterans lead in important games. Garam made up the midfield on the axis."
Daegu avoided direct relegation for now as Gwangju won 2-0 in the Gwangju-Jeju match ahead of 2 p.m. With the motivation to win stronger, head coach Kim said, "(Gwangju) has reported that it is a team that has to play in the future, but in fact, there is no other team to care about. It's important that we do well and win points. There are many variables depending on other team situations. Regardless of Gwangju-Jeju, all we need is a point.
When asked about his thoughts as the head coach of the civic team on releasing foreign players' TOs starting next season, Kim said, `There are advantages and disadvantages," he replied. "Budget teams naturally have more options. We have to find a good player because we can't afford a good player. The advantage is that domestic players are receiving such untouchable salaries, so it will be an opportunity to turn to foreign players." "If there is a good player, the team that can afford will try to secure a lot, and taking away other players is also a strategy. The clubs below will have to think hard and find a player," he replied carefully.
Suwon = Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
