Correspondent Kang Dong-hoon = Professional football K League 1 Gangwon FC coach Choi Yong-soo (49) made a cold diagnosis. As he made a sensation by advancing to the Final A last year, there might be expectations this year as well, but he resolutely drew the line.
Coach Choi attended the 2023 K-League winter field training media camp held at the Songjeong Hotel in Busan on the 10th and said, “It is true that expectations are higher (than last year). But I want to calmly say that I am not capable of going to Final A.” .
Director Choi said, “Last year, thanks to my luck, I achieved a goal that exceeded my expectations of reaching the top split.” After taking his luck, he said, “I want to go to Final A again this year as well. Also, I hope that Gangwon-do residents can have emotion and hope at the stadium.” I want to repay you with good performance. I expect it to be a difficult year, but I will do my best while enjoying it,” he said, expressing his commitment to the new season.
Unlike other teams throughout the winter, Gangwon did not have any major recruits. Kim Woo-seok (26), Yoo In-soo (28), and Kromjohn Alibaev (29) were brought in, and the transfer market was quiet. Director Choi said, “All coaches have the idea of having a good squad and going through the season. In particular, the squad must be solid to overcome the tight game schedule.” , We will unite as one and show a soccer that is not easily defeated.”
Last year, Gangwon advanced to Final A and achieved the best results ever. Naturally, a lot of attention is being paid to whether it will be able to cause a sensation this season. Coach Choi said, “It is true that expectations have risen higher. However, I want to calmly say that I am not capable of going to Final A.” In terms of football content, there were less than 3 games that I liked. It is important to make up for the shortcomings.”온라인카지노
He said, “Currently, the players are pouring a lot of energy. We are working hard to overcome the limit. We will bring both content and results while taking each game seriously this season, and we will delight the citizens of the province this year with exciting football. “, he promised.
CEO Kim Byung-ji (52) said at his inauguration press conference, “The results of the opening 5 games are important.” Regarding this, coach Choi said, “The flow at the beginning of the season is very important. In fact, when I looked back on my coaching career, the not-so-good expression ‘slow starter’ followed like a tag. Last year, it was not good at the beginning,” he said. Even if a crisis comes, I will not be afraid, and I will not avoid it.”
Regarding Daejeon Hana Citizen against the opening game, coach Choi said, “It will likely be a lot of issues, and as it is an away game, we may not be able to show everything we prepared.” lose