Jeonbuk coach Kim Sang-sik “The team that advanced to the round of 16 in the fog… will win points with mental strength”

Director Kim Sang-sik of Jeonbuk

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Song-ah = K-League 1 Jeonbuk Hyundai coach Kim Sang-sik emphasized ‘spirit’ while running 2nd in the Asian Football Federation (AFC) Champions League (ACL) group stage.

At a press conference held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on the 27th, coach Kim said, “It seems that our group’s team that advanced to the round of 16 is still in the fog. So tomorrow’s game is important.” “I will do my best to win a match with the players.” said

Jeonbuk will play the fifth match of the 2022 ACL group stage once morest Sydney FC (Australia) at the Tongnat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on the 28th at 11 pm (Korean time).

Jeonbuk recorded 8 points with 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 matches in the group stage, placing 2nd behind Yokohama Marinos (Japan, 9 points).

They continued their undefeated streak, but they scored their first goal in the third match once morest Hoang Ain of Vietnam and were pushed out of the group by a 1-1 draw, ahead of Sydney.

Coach Kim Sang-sik said, “Playing a game once every three days is a great physical burden for players. There are parts that players have difficulties with, such as local weather and nutrition.”

Still, he said, “There is no excuse for that part because other teams are in the same environment.

Director Kim Sang-sik and Moon Seon-min
Director Kim Sang-sik and Moon Seon-min

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Jeonbuk met Sydney in the first leg on the 16th and drew 0-0.

Coach Kim said, “I’m trying to prepare the lineup for the next game in consideration of the players’ injuries and physical strength. I’ve already played once morest Sydney, so I’ll consider the parts to improve and the parts to target.”

He pointed out that Jeonbuk only scored three goals in four matches in this group stage, he said, “I think the level of this group is higher than last year. said.

Striker Moon Seon-min, who scored the first goal in the third game once morest Hoang Ain, said, “I play once in three days, but when there are no games, I focus on recovery and maintain good condition. , this time I will bring both the content and the results.”

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