Anyang manager Yoo Byung-hoon, "Lee Young-jik is on maternity leave. Unfortunately, he has no regrets."

Aug 12, 2024

 Anyang manager Yoo Byung-hoon, 'Lee Young-jik is on maternity leave. Unfortunately, he has no regrets.'
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"What I promised for a long time. I'm sorry, but I don't regret it."

FC Anyang, the leader of the K League 2, will meet a tricky opponent in the enemy territory. Suwon Samsung, which has been undefeated for the last nine consecutive games. We met at Mir Stadium in Yongin, where Suwon has to use it as a new home for the rest of the season. a situation burdened in many ways. In particular, Lee Young-jik, the core of the defense, was also missing. Anyang coach Yoo Byung-hoon promised to do well nonetheless.

Anyang will play an away game at 7:30 p.m. on the 12th at Mir Stadium in Yongin 'Hana Bank K League 2 2024 26th round'. Currently, Anyang ranks first in the league (46 points). However, we cannot rest assured. Jeonnam Dragons are chasing by four points.

Director Yoo said, `It is better than Suwon in that it is a new environment. Suwon is very close to the stands and the ground, so players without our experience can shrink. In that sense, I think this (Mir Stadium) is better."

 Anyang manager Yoo Byung-hoon, 'Lee Young-jik is on maternity leave. Unfortunately, he has no regrets.'
Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
On the same day, Lee Young-jik, a key player, was not in the lineup and waiting list, and gave him a maternity leave" he said. Director Yoo said, `It's something I promised for a long time. It is not easy to move due to Ri's nationality issue (North Korea). It's something that needs to be scheduled and carried out in advance. Just in time, my wife gave birth, so I met my family and came back. Since then, he has not fully recovered from his condition, so he has to rest in this game."

Of course, Lee Young-jik's departure would be very disappointing from director Yoo's point of view. He "I made a promise, but I'm honestly disappointed and a little regretful that I fell into an important period against Suwon.(Laughs) Especially, it's more regrettable because Lee Young-jik also plays a role in discipline in the locker room"But "But it's been a long time since I haven't seen my family, and I wanted to go. I made a promise, and I told him to go back because he's been good to me so far. Now that I've met my family and released my reputation, please do your part again. I'm sorry I gave Li a vacation, but I never regret it."





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