Kim Ji-soo and Arsenal, who were different from each other, also worked! Build-up starting point for solid defense
Jan 02, 2025
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Kim Ji-soo (Brentford) is expected to receive many opportunities in the future.
On the afternoon of the 1st (local time), the 19th round of the English Premier League (EPL) between Brentford and Arsenal in the 2024-2025 season was held at G-Tech Community Stadium in London, England. Brentford fought hard but lost 1-3.
Kim Ji-soo started on the bench. Brentford have Collins and Van der Berg at centre-back. It was a disappointing moment. There were also opinions that expected Kim Ji-soo to start. The Brentford centre-back line is currently on the line. Kim Ji-soo, who was suddenly put in against Brighton, showed a solid performance. So I decided that there might be an opportunity. But it was pushed back from the experience. Van der Berg has trailed many games in Preston North End, Schalke and Mainz. He also played 15 games for Brentford this season. Manager Thomas Frank gave Van den Berg a chance as his opponent was Arsenal.
Kim Ji-soo entered as a substitute in the 30th minute of the second half. It was in place of Van den Berg. He showed a different side to him. Kim Ji-soo became the starting point of the build-up. He threw the ball with a stable and solid pass. I made 21 passes and made 20. He also showed a mid- to long-range pass from the last room to the left and right sides. He was also involved in the attack momentarily. He was calm even in Arsenal's counterattack at the end of the second half. He succeeded in blocking by showing a defense that protects the space without throwing it carelessly.
Most of all, I took confidence. He made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Brighton on the 27th. It's been a year and a half since I came to the UK in June 2023. It was his second consecutive appearance. In particular, it is significant that he showed his strategy without being intimidated by Arsenal.
In a post-match interview, Kim Ji-soo said, "I think it's really appreciated to be able to play against a good team called Arsenal. It's not a lot of time, but I was very satisfied with the time given. "If we continue to have opportunities like this in the future, I think it would be best to prepare well and show the same good performance."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
