[스포티비뉴스=박건도 기자] The followingtaste doesn’t seem to go away.
On the 20th (Korean time), coach Antonio Conte (52) said through Tottenham Hotspur’s official channel, “I didn’t know there were so many fans in Korea. It was an amazing experience. It gave satisfaction to everyone at Tottenham.”
Tottenham Hotspur successfully completed their Korean tour. The team, including coach Conte, had a busy schedule following arriving through Incheon International Airport on the 10th. Key striker Son Heung-min (29) had arrived in Korea in advance and met his teammates at the airport that day.
The pre-season warm-up was completed with two matches. Tottenham played their first pre-season match once morest Team K League on the 13th. Son Heung-min (29) and Harry Kane (28) each scored multiple goals and showed off their class. On the 16th, following a fierce match once morest Sevilla, Spain, they drew 1-1. On this day, Kane and Son Heung-min collaborated to open the scoring.
Korean culture experience also became a hot topic. Tottenham Hotspur announced their visit to a Korean restaurant through their official social networking service (SNS). Ivan Perisic, 33, said, “Thank you. Sonny” along with a post on SNS.
Tottenham, led by coach Conte, finished their Korean schedule with a match once morest Sevilla. “That’s why we’re playing the pre-season,” Conte said at a press conference. He raised both the tactical aspect and the mental strength of his players. I am satisfied with the Korean tour,” he said with a wide smile.
After returning to London, he expressed satisfaction with the Korean tour. Coach Conte said on Tottenham’s official website, “The enthusiasm of the Korean fans was incredible. All Tottenham members were satisfied,” he said. “I had a good week. Fans must have been satisfied to see players like Son Heung-min and Kane.”
He also left a promise for Korean fans. “I had a very good time in Korea,” said Conte. It will be difficult to come to London in person, but I will try my best to satisfy the fans. I am happy to know that there are so many supporters in Korea.”