'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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Will 'large center back born in 2004' Kim Ji-soo (Brentford) be able to make the English Premier League (EPL) stage.

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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Photo=Brentford Club's official account

The atmosphere is good. Kim Ji-soo consistently took chances throughout the preseason. The local media's response is also positive. Reporter Woozi of the Guardian is not exaggerating ' through personal social media (social network service). Kim Ji-soo praised the best Korean in the EPL. Freelance reporter Sam Tabuto also posted on social media that `Kim Ji-soo is ready to play in the first team. Frank is full of praise for Kim Ji-soo. He showed exactly why his team trusted him. We did a good job of predicting the strength of ball possession, risk, etc.'

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