'Thomas Frank Praise → Ready to play in the first team'Expectations for Kim Ji-soo, 'Advancing toward EPL debut'
Aug 06, 2024
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Brentford, led by head coach Thomas Frank, will play the opening game of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season against Crystal Palace at G-Tech Community Stadium in London, England on the 18th (Korea time). Brentford finished 16th with 10 wins, 9 draws and 19 losses (39 points) in the 2023-2024 season. Brentford run higher in the new season.
Kim Ji-soo is also determined. He was officially promoted to the first team ahead of this season. In fact, Kim Ji-soo signed as the first team when he joined the team. There is no difference in the club's 'Official for Promotion of the First Army'. Nevertheless, there is a reason why the club delivers related information on a large scale. The intention is to make Kim Ji-soo a home-grown and trained at club that has grown in the club system.
Kim Ji-soo is sweating hard for his EPL debut. He started in the first pre-season match against AFC Wimbledon last month, helping his team win 5-2. In the subsequent match against Benfica, he was replaced in the 20th minute of the second half. He played full-time against Eastrella da Amadora and 45 minutes against Watford.
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Brentford have had some of their defenders left with injuries since the end of last season. This is why Kim Ji-soo's EPL debut is more expected.
In an interview with Sports Chosun earlier, Kim Ji-soo said, `I was worried that it seemed smooth, but it seemed too fast. It's just the beginning. I think I'm at an age where there's nothing to be afraid of. I played a lot of games in Team B for a year. I think it was a good experience. Since I went to the first team, I will try harder to show my skills accordingly. The competition is really fierce. However, I think the club trusted me and liked me, allowing me to be together in the first team. There are more opportunities than last year, and I think I will be able to participate. I will try a lot, too. Unfortunately, he failed to play in the EPL last season. The fans were very disappointed. I really want to make a debut and entertain a lot of people. I'll do the best I can."
If Kim Ji-soo steps on the EPL stage in the new season, he will be the first Korean center back. Lee Young-pyo (retired) and Yoon Seok-young (Gangwon FC) also took the EPL stage, but they were side defenders.
epi17@sportschosun.com
