The K-judge must be developed to encourage anger at Lingard's remarks to leave Korea

The K-judge must be developed to encourage anger at Lingard's remarks to leave Korea
The Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) League Game 6 FC Seoul and Melbourne City FC were held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the afternoon of the 10th. After the game, FC Seoul Jesse Lingard's farewell event was held. Lingard sheds tears of regret while greeting his fans. Sangam = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.12.10/



Jesse Lingard (33, FC Seoul), who will leave the K-League for the first time in two years, made a lot of determined remarks after the farewell match.

When asked about what needs to be improved for the development of the K-League after the sixth home game of the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) League Stage in the 2025-2026 season against Melbourne City (Australia) at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 10th, Lingard said, "There is a difference in condition." In the UK or Europe, there is a heating system under the ground. The snow melts, so there is no obstacle to training and playing. However, I couldn't train properly here because I had eyes while preparing for the game. It's something that needs to get better over time. Not only grass, but also clubhouses and training facilities should be further developed. Regardless of physical strength and skill, this has to work on the psychological and mental aspects of the players," he stressed the need for facility improvement.

He also mentioned the referee's judgment, the biggest issue in the K-League recently. "Referees think that development is absolutely necessary. I'm not the type to have a problem with the referee. However, as I played the season in the K-League, I felt that the referees encouraged anger. There was a part where it was difficult to control emotions when the majority of referees, not specific referees, ran the game. Referee operations must improve."




Lingard, who joined Seoul in February 2024 and played for two years, said "It was a very difficult time when I first came to Korea. I feel like I've improved so much now"I'm not a self-esteem, ego-driven person. When I first came to Korea, I was embarrassed to see the training ground and it was different from England, but I had to adapt. I tried to adapt as quickly as possible. Those who have seen me for two years will know what kind of person I am. I am emotional. He is the one who tackles angrily and fights the referee and gets a warning. The emotional part comes out only on the soccer field."

Lingard shed a lot of tears during the farewell ceremony after the match against Melbourne, which was tied 1-1. He said "The emotions that formed between the staff, players, coaches, and fans I met in this section came up naturally. I was so happy for two years, and I came here with the intention of crying because I was so happy. I wanted to cry at the fact that I had to leave a good place."






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.