Lee Jung-hyo is lonely
Aug 26, 2024
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Director Lee always does his best to fight. There is no receding. If you can't score a goal, you study how to score a goal, and if you can't defend, you train your defense to die. After hard work, he finds a way and puts the best he can on the ground. Even in the talkative soccer world, he always raises his thumb in one voice when it comes to Gwangju soccer.
However, it has not led to results. There is always a shortage of 1%. In fact, this is not what this director can do. As coach Lee said, Gwangju is doing 120% and 200% as much as it can. I'm squeezing it to the point where I can't get any more water. You have to do 300% to win, which is practically impossible.
After all, he looks tired. After losing 0-1 to Ulsan HD in the 28th round of 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024' at Gwangju Football Stadium on the 25th, coach Lee was completely disappointed. The content was good. Gwangju pushed Ulsan 'the strongest' with its unique well-organized play. But this time, it failed to bring results again.
It was the same at the Korea Cup held earlier. Although they set up a second-tier lineup, Gwangju fought valiantly against Ulsan's first-tier team. But it wasn't enough. The result was a 0-1 defeat. Coach Lee said after the game, `I can't keep going over a little bit. The result is unfortunate compared to the efforts of the players. We are always the best man."
There is only a squad next to Lee. It's just the coaching staff who will discuss tactics, training, etc., and the players who will play together. There is no one to share their concerns except for that. He cries out so loudly for the improvement of the training ground and stadium, but nothing changes.
Gwangju Football Stadium is the home of Gwangju, but it is a level that hinders Gwangju's unique soccer. However, the conditions at the training site are good, but worse. "I hope you come and see it in person."I can only laugh bitterly. I have to fill the gaps through training, but it's a relief if I don't get hurt while training.
To make matters worse, even the thumbs-up of 'Ace' went out. Director Lee is not a wizard. With a thumb-level class, it is not easy to fill the gap of a striker whose personal ability is important. Coach Lee, who has a strong sense of pride, even said "Honestly, I remember the thumb." Gwangju failed to recruit a single person due to fiscal consolidation issues.
Director Lee is fighting alone. He fought not only the opposing team, but also the referee, the media, Gwangju City, the club, even the fans. In the process, there were left-handedness, mistakes, criticism, and criticism. Director Lee is also well aware of it. What is clear is that Lee's actions were for the team and for Gwangju.
Of course, there is no giving up. Lee is still aiming to go to Final A. Encouraging the players, he is dreaming of the last miracle. However, director Lee is too lonely now to make the miracle.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
