Ulsan coach Hong Myung-bo “Jeonbuk transfer Amano, the worst Japanese player I’ve ever met”

“It is not comparable in terms of investment with Jeonbuk… I will improve the completeness of soccer that fans can enjoy”

Ulsan Hyundai manager Hong Myung-bo interviewed

(Ulsan = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yong-tae = Manager Hong Myung-bo is answering questions during an interview held at the clubhouse of the Ulsan Hyundai Football Club in Dong-gu, Ulsan on the followingnoon of the 11th. 2023.1.11 yongtae@yna.co.kr

(Ulsan = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Dong-chan = “It was the worst Japanese player I’ve ever met.”

Hong Myung-bo (54), the professional football coach of Ulsan Hyundai, made up his mind and criticized Jun Amano, a Japanese player who ate rice in Ulsan until last season.

In an interview conducted at the Ulsan Hyundai Clubhouse on the 11th, coach Hong Myung-bo said, “When I first talked to me, money was not important, but in the end, I moved to Jeonbuk Hyundai because of money.” , I’ve met a lot of Japanese players so far, but it’s the worst ever.”

Amano played for Ulsan last season and contributed to Ulsan’s first championship in 17 years by scoring 9 goals and 1 assist in 30 regular league games.

The original team was Yokohama, Japan, and last season Ulsan and Jeonbuk in the 2023 season were both rented.

Coach Hong Myung-bo said, “If we had been honest regarding money from the beginning, we might have negotiated because there was a contribution to the team,” he said. has built

Coach Hong even emphasized to reporters, “Just because the player left doesn’t mean there will be a problem with our team.”

K-League 1 Jeonbuk signs Japanese midfielder Jun Amano
K-League 1 Jeonbuk signs Japanese midfielder Jun Amano

(Seoul = Yonhap News) On the 5th, Jeonbuk Hyundai of the professional football K League 1 announced that they had hired Japanese midfielder Jun Amano on loan. The photo shows midfielder Amano Jun who joined Jeonbuk Hyundai. 2023.1.5 [전북 현대 제공. 재판매 및 DB 금지] photo@yna.co.kr

Ulsan, which returned to the top of the K-League following 17 years last season, continues winter training in Korea from the 3rd to the 19th, and leaves for Portugal on the 21st.

Coach Hong expressed satisfaction, saying, “The players have built up their bodies well during the break,” and introduced, “As the weather in Ulsan is warm, we plan to train in Korea and then move to Portugal to improve our teamwork.”

Director Hong, who said that Kim Young-kwon, Kim Tae-hwan, and Jo Hyun-woo, who participated in the Qatar World Cup last December, joined the training this week, said, “I checked their condition, and they will be able to train together in Korea from next week.”

Challenging for a second consecutive title, he said, “We need a new keyword while continuing the good points of last year.” “, he expressed his aspirations.

Director Hong Myung-bo answers the question
Director Hong Myung-bo answers the question

(Ulsan = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yong-tae = Manager Hong Myung-bo is answering questions at a press conference held at the Ulsan Hyundai Football Club Clubhouse in Dong-gu, Ulsan on the followingnoon of the 11th. 2023.1.11 yongtae@yna.co.kr

In the new season, with Jeonbuk and the ‘two-final system’ expected, coach Hong said, “Last year, we did not win because our players were better than Jeonbuk.” It is a part of how perfect our soccer is,” he predicted.

In particular, he introduced, “If you talk regarding investment, we cannot compare with Jeonbuk,” and “Still, we didn’t have many breakaways from last year’s winning member, and since I was in charge for three years, I ordered a game with high tactical perfection from the players.” .

Director Hong added, “For example, many of our goals are due to counterattacks or crosses, and we need to share with the players how to prepare for this to reduce the percentage of goals that are called weaknesses.”

When he said that there is a high possibility of meeting Jeonbuk in the opening game of the 2023 season, he did not hide his confidence, saying, “It can be a burden for both teams, but it is a good card for K-League fans and box office success.”

Regarding Park Joo-young, who is transforming into a playing coach, he said, “There is a precedent of Lee Ho last year, so I have to work out together and interact with the players, and as an individual player, I have to play a more role by learning the role of a coach.” There is a feeling of disconnection, but there will be more learning while being a playing coach.”

Expectations are also high for Joo Min-kyu, who was recruited from Jeju United.

Coach Hong said, “We need to consider Martin Adam and two tops and find a way to save both players,” he said.

Coach Hong, who started preparing for the second consecutive league title, said, “We will continue to play the fun football we have pursued and the football that fans enjoy.” I will,” he promised.

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