| Suwon FC manager Kim Do-gyun (provided by Korea Professional Football Federation) © News 1 |
Suwon FC manager Kim Do-gyun, who finished fifth in the team’s history last season, expressed his determination to start a new season. Coach Kim, who succeeded in protecting foreign players Las and Murillo and signing Seung-woo Lee, foretold a more aggressive football than last year.
At the ‘Hana One Q K-League 2022 Training Media Camp’ held at the Parev Hotel in Seogwipo, Jeju on the 11th, coach Kim said, “I had good results last year, but this year seems to be more difficult. I want to,” he said.
Last season, Suwon FC was a team with an unstable defense. 12 teams in K League 1 recorded the most runs (57 runs). However, thanks to the 3rd (53 points) goal in the league, his disappointing defense was overshadowed.
Manager Kim said that this season will continue with the frame of last season. He emphasized, “It was thanks to my scoring ability that I was able to finish fifth even following conceding the most last year. Last year’s squad reinforced the offensive team such as Lee Seung-woo and Kim Hyun, so I will show an aggressive side more than last year.”
He continued, “Basically, we are preparing both three-back and four-back, but as the 3-5-2 formation has produced a lot of good results, we will allow the players to demonstrate their sufficient skills within this system. It will be better when it is done.”
Currently, the player receiving the most attention at Suwon FC is Lee Seung-woo. Lee Seung-woo, a former Barcelona youth team member, confirmed joining Suwon FC last month following spending a long time in Europe.
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| Suwon FC Lee Seung-woo (provided by Korea Professional Football Federation) © News 1 |
Manager Kim said, “Lee Seung-woo is a player with both star and talent. However, he has to try his best as he hasn’t been able to play overseas for a long time.” .
He also said, “Seungwoo has good breakthrough ability using fast speed. He also moves in with the ball, so we have high expectations.” “Last year, there was no player in our team who played that role. Lars’ height, Murillo’s passing ability, and Lee Seungwoo’s breakthrough ability If combined, it will be equipped with a powerful offensive power in the K-League.”
Regarding the recently recruited tall striker Kim Hyun, he predicted a variety of tactics, saying, “I thought it was an alternative to Yang Dong-hyun, who was older.
In the meantime, the teams that played offensive football in the K-League were nicknamed. Jeonbuk Hyundai during the time of coach Choi Kang-hee was given the modifier ‘Dak-Gong’ (Shut Up and Attack), and Director Kim Sang-Sik’s Jeonbuk was called ‘Hwa-Gong’ (Glamorous Attack).
When asked regarding a nickname suitable for Suwon FC’s attacking football, coach Kim said, “We’re not really a team like chemistry and dak-gong. I will play more aggressive football.”
