Kim Ki-dong explained why Kim Jin-ya was selected as a starter "He was good at his role during practice"
Oct 06, 2024
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That was the explanation of FC Seoul coach Kim Ki-dong. Seoul will play the 33rd round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024" against Gwangju FC at Gwangju Football Stadium on the 6th. It's the final game of the regular league, but Seoul's fate has already been decided. Seoul, where head coach Kim Ki-dong took office, succeeded in going to Final A for the first time in five years.
There is no time to laugh. Seoul is trying to advance to the Asian Champions League. Seoul, which has 50 points, has a gap with Ulsan HD, which has 58 points, but Gangwon FC (52 points) in third place is in sight.
In Seoul, all foreigners come out. Ilyuchenko is at the forefront, and Lingard is below it. Kim Jin-ya, Hwang Do-yoon, Lee Seung-mo and Lucas are in midfield. The four-back is composed of Kang Sang-woo, Kim Joo-sung, and Yazan Choi Joon. Kang Hyun-moo wears goalkeeper gloves. Ronaldo, Willian, and Cho Young-wook are aiming to participate.
On starting Kim Jin-ya, coach Kim said "I didn't get many opportunities. I needed a straight player on the side while playing defensively. He was good at his role during practice. It's time to take a test. We plan to make changes in the second half and utilize them." Hwang Do-yoon's participation also included Hwang Do-yoon because he had to use the 22-year-old. After the fatigue fracture, I built my body, needed it, and the resources we need to grow in the future."
Director Kim said, `The primary goal has been achieved. It will be a situation that can rise to third place, including today's game. I think we should challenge ourselves to go all the way to Acham. It's a situation that can go up enough, so I'm going to focus on it."
Gwangju won both matches this season. Coach Kim said "Lee Jung-hyo said he wanted it to be done before Seoul was overhauled, but I hope it will be different from then." More than half of the squad he played at that time has changed. It has changed from the initial situation. He had six wins, two draws and one loss, and with this early performance, he could have competed for first and second place. The mood has changed. I think the change will have a big impact. "
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
