Finished overhauling both spears and shields...He challenged to overturn the 10-point gap, and he properly floated the number of games in five consecutive losses

Jan 06, 2025

Finished overhauling both spears and shields...He challenged to overturn the 10-point gap, and he properly floated the number of games in five consecutive losses
The V-League men's match between KEPCO and Korean Air at Suwon Gymnasium on the 23rd, and Korean Air's Yosvani is cheering after successful attack. Suwon = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.10.23/



The Korean Air Jumbos once again floated the winning move for 'History'.

Korean Air achieved its first V-League title '4 consecutive losses' by winning the unified championship last season.

Korean Air, which made a milestone in V-League history, still showed a desire to win. While being checked by many teams on the opening media day "I want to add more stars."I threw my hat in the ring.




The first half of the year did not come as Korean Air wanted. Korean Air had 11 wins, 7 losses and 36 points until the third round. It is in second place, 10 points behind Hyundai Capital (16 wins, 2 losses, 46 points).

Foreign main player Josbani Hernandez (registered name Josbani) left after two games due to a shoulder injury, causing bad news. Maksim Zigalov (registered name Maksim), who was recruited ahead of last season's championship match, joined as an alternative foreign player and has overcome a big crisis for now.

Maxim performed well in 12 games with 276 points and an attack success rate of 47.71%. As a left-handed striker, it was technically good. However, Yosvani did not have a powerful appearance, and the way he solved the decisive moment remained regrettable.




In a situation where Maksim and Yosvani had to be accompanied, Korean Air eventually chose Yosvani. Maxim, who was released from Korean Air, moved his team to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance.

Yosvani has cleared all his injuries for now and is preparing for a normal start.

Finished overhauling both spears and shields...He challenged to overturn the 10-point gap, and he properly floated the number of games in five consecutive losses
료헤이 이가. Photo courtesy of Korean Air Jumbos
If he finished reorganizing by joining hands with Yosvani once again in the attack, Rivero, which had been a concern this season, has also finished reinforcing.




Korean Air's Kang Seung-il, Song Min-geun and Park Ji-hoon were named Libero this season. All of them did not have much experience yet, so they were disappointed. Concerns continued, including putting outside heaters Jung Ji-seok and Kwak Seung-seok in the Libero spot.

Korean Air once again drew a sword ahead of the second half. He broke up with Apogit spiker Aref Moradi (registered name Aref), who was recruited by the Asian quarter, and recruited Japanese Libero Iga Ryohei, who played for KEPCO last year. Ryohei showed outstanding performance in 33 games last year, ranking first in dig (2.842 per set) and second in receiving (50.75% efficiency).

Korean Air expects to play a big role in receiving and defending by reinforcing vulnerable positions, it said.

In order to fill 10 points, the victory against Hyundai Capital has become important. It is not easy for Korean Air as it lost all three games to Hyundai Capital this season. Hyundai Capital also has to wait for its steady winning streak.

There are additional negative factors, such as Jeong Han-yong not being able to come out due to injury at the end of the first half, but 'complete body' that challenges to overturn at the last minute has taken shape to some extent.

Meanwhile, Korean Air will start the fourth round with a match against Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance on the 8th.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.