"I'm not dressed as a libero." Jung Ji-seok returns to attack in a surprise move, but is there another defector?

Nov 05, 2024

정지석. Incheon = Reporter Lee Jong-seo

"We don't wear Libero clothes today."

Jung Ji-seok (29, Korean Air) will finally return as a striker.

Jung Ji-seok faced the season as a libero this season in the aftermath of a partial fatigue fracture in his shin. Jung Ji-seok is a V-League sign outside heater in name and reality. He was named the MVP of the 2018-2019 and 2020-2021 regular league, and went to the championship game between 2020-2021 and 2023-2024. He was selected as an outside heater for four times in the Best 7.

He was not attacked due to injury, and he has played as a libero to take advantage of his defensive ability as a temporary measure.

Korean Air coach Tommy Tilikainen was not dressed as a Libero when the story of Jung Ji-seok emerged" explained.

Korean Air is in a situation where foreign main player Yosvani, outside heater Lee Joon and middle blocker Kim Kyu-min are all out due to injuries. The return of Jung Ji-seok, who has both defense and offensive capabilities, is most welcome news.

V League match between Korean Air and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance at Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 27th. Korean Air's Jung Ji-seok is cheering after scoring. Incheon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.10.31/

The problem is that another defector occurred that day. Apogit heater Aref, who was selected in the Asian quarter, left. Aref was doing his bit with a 54.55% attack success rate of 52 points in four games.

Director Tilikainen said "Aref was not accompanied today. It's not a serious situation. However, I did not accompany you to today's game"We have a lot of players on our team, and we're ready. He explained, "It's going into a different lineup than usual."

Coach Tilikainen said, `No matter who gets into the court, I'm going to push it according to our style. He is preparing fast and smart play at the training ground. When the rally starts, I want to show that on the court."

Acting director of KB Insurance Martin Blanco. Photo courtesy =KOVO

Meanwhile, KB Insurance, which has lost four consecutive games since the opening, is aiming for its first win against Korean Air. Acting director Blanco said "This is definitely an upsetting start. We have to think about how to overcome this situation and do what we have to do. Our poor performance can be the part of our performance or physical strength. The team is doing its best to establish itself"I don't think the beginning of this season is the whole season. Other teams can't be good all season, either. I think it's important how you deal with it" he said.

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"I'm not dressed as a libero." Jung Ji-seok returns to attack in a surprise move, but is there another defector?

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