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[서귀포=이데일리 스타in 이석무 기자] Jeju United, which created a sensation as soon as they returned to the first division last year, announced that they would break the two-way structure between Jeonbuk Hyundai and Ulsan Hyundai this season.
At a press conference for the K-League training media camp held in Seogwipo, Jeju on the 12th, Jeju coach Nam Ki-il said, “With the full support of the club, we have recruited good players. “I think I can get into it,” he said.
As soon as Jeju returned to the first division last season, it caused a bitter sensation. With 22 goals, striker Ju Min-gyu, who became the top scorer, showed strong offensive power, and at once placed 4th in the league.
This season, the power has been upgraded even more. Jumin-gyu is still alive and well, and Yoon Bit-garam and Choi Young-jun joined Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai respectively. Goalkeeper Kim Dong-jun from the national team and defender Lee Ji-sol, the runner-up member of the U-20 World Cup, were also brought in from Daejeon Hana Citizen. It looks like he has emerged as a candidate to challenge Jeonbuk and Ulsan at once.
Of course, director Nam Ki-il was cautious. “Jeonbuk and Ulsan didn’t become good teams overnight, but they reached the top through a lot of investment and time,” he said.
However, he said, “The biggest strength of Jeju is the power of all players to unite as one. No matter who comes forward, the players unite with each other and exert great power on the field,” he said.
They also did not hide their satisfaction with the power enhancement. Manager Nam Ki-il said, “Looking back on last season, both sides gave Jumin-gyu a good ball and gave him a chance, while midfielder Chang-min Lee had a hard time alone. did.
The keyword of Jeju football that coach Nam Ki-il will play this season is ‘pressure’. “I always think the ball should be in the opposing area,” he said.
In addition, he added, “I want to play soccer that creates a lot of chances.” “As the fans will be happy when there are a lot of goals, we have recruited players who can score goals from the front line and can also score goals.”
Manager Nam Ki-il chose defender Kim Oh-gyu as captain this season, and transfer students Yoon Bit-garam and Choi Young-jun as vice-captains.
Manager Nam Ki-il said, “Last season’s captain, Mingyu Co., Ltd., said he wouldn’t do it this year.” “There are many good leaders in our team, but Oh-gyu (Kim) is one of them. Also, I expect Yoon Bit-garam, who has been in Jeju for a long time and has a lot of affection, and Choi Young-joon, who has just joined, do well in the role of vice-captain.”
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