We need to catch Hyundai Capital Time to fight back? 4th-Year Trio Takes Charge of Korean Air's Future→5 consecutive losses for the integration, Cho Joon Jung
Dec 22, 2024
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11 wins and 5 losses (35 points). Korean Air is in second place after Hyundai Capital (40 points).
Foreign player Yosvani stopped his long-term injury at the beginning of the season, and key players such as Jung Ji-seok and Kim Kyu-min were also not feeling well at the beginning of the season. Jung Sung-min, the main libero, has yet to return from injury.
Still, Korean Air responded quickly and filled the power gap as much as possible. It has recruited alternative foreign player Maxim, and it is using Kwak Seung-seok as a libero following Jung Ji-seok, adding a sense of stability to the defense.
It is a possible choice because there is Jeong Han-yong (23), a fourth-year outside heater. It's the season when it finally flies through the wall of "Seok-seok Duo (Jung Ji-seok Kwak Seung-seok)". He is serving as the vanguard of Korean Air this season, ranking 1st in serve, 5th in scoring, and 9th in overall offense.
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Korean Air coach Tommy Tilikainen said, `Young players have been preparing hard for a long time. In particular, Jeong Han-yong is a player who started his Korean Air career with me. He contributed greatly to the team even when he couldn't play in the actual game"I looked back.
Then "The manager's role is to grow the players. However, the opportunity may not be fair for individual players. Nevertheless, he explained, "It is the player's ability to snatch when the opportunity comes."
The game against OK Savings Bank on the 20th was also a game that showed the power of Korean Air. He did not shrink from the persistent defense unique to OK Savings Bank and drilled it. Jeong Han-yong scored 16 points and Kim Min-jae scored 15 points and four blocks to lead the team to victory.
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Jeong Han-yong responded to the expression 'A year when he flew up after breaking the wall '"It is not a situation where he is satisfied yet. There are a lot of things to pull up in both offense and reception," he said, drawing the line. Then "You have to give what the other person did well." In the end, it is important to show that we are good at volleyball."
As soon as he caught the victory, the momentum of Korean Air that overwhelms him stands out. It seemed to be exactly in line with coach Tilikainen's volleyball philosophy of 'Don't neglect one ball' and 'If you get a chance, push it without breathing'
Regarding the rivalries with Hyundai Capital, Jeong said, `I don't think it's a rival. It's a team that's played well with us for a few years, so I want to win and go up this year"I'm burning up my will. I think it's much better to wait up there on the playoff side as well," he smiled.
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Kim Min-jae is ranked second in quick attack after Choi Min-ho (Hyundai Capital), but he is seventh in blocking. Kim Min-jae said "Blocking is my weakness. There is still a lack of reading and following the opponent's movements. I want to get the director's feedback and show you a good side of me," he said, strengthening his will.
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