Captain Kim Seung-dae of the Pohang Steelers (Pohang) showed a solid determination ahead of the 2023 season.
On the 6th at 1:00 pm, the 5th Media Camp of the 2023 K-League Winter Field Training was held at the Seogwipokal Hotel located in Seogwipo, Jeju Island. From 1:00 PM, a press conference was held between Pohang coach Kim Ki-dong and the Pohang players. Kim Seung-dae made an official appearance after director Kim Ki-dong’s press conference.
Q. Are you ready for the new season?
“If you trained physically in Vietnam, here you focus on the football you have to do this season. Doing well is the way to go. As this year marks the 50th anniversary, the motivation is even clearer.”
Q. What did you think when you became the captain?
“Honestly, I said it was a burden. My image is comfortable like a neighborhood type. Still, he said I had to do it. So I did it. When everything changes, people compare themselves to before. I have my own strengths. The players follow me well. The goal is to come and build a good team. So far, I have been enjoying it without complaint. Maybe when I enter the season, there will be a big role for me to play. If there is something good for my colleagues, I want to do anything. there is.”
Q. Shin Jin-ho or Lee Myung-joo went to Incheon United.
“All the good brothers have gone. But I want to catch them once during the season and show them that it is Pohang. The squad is not everything, I want to show what football is.”
Q. The coach said you won. It means you have to go beyond the modern family.
“Of course. I haven’t won the championship with the coach. It’s a gift to give the coach a championship. Ulsan Hyundai, Jeonbuk Hyundai, and Pohang have caught it well. There were times when Pohang missed all the games. can do.” 안전놀이터
Q. What are your personal goals for this season?
“As a striker, there are many things I have to show in my position now. It’s tough. This season, whether it’s goals or assists, I’m going to be in two places in one category.”
Q. Does vice-captain Ha Chang-rae help out?
“I am very close with (Ha) Chang-rae. I contact him often. Chang-rae often plays roles that I can’t. I think he’s perfect as a vice-captain.”
Q. Do you get along well with Baek Sung-dong and Kim In-seong?
“It’s not perfect yet. But he’s a very good player. If he permeates Pohang football well, I think he will become a better team. I think we can go in a good direction.”
Q. As a captain, how many meals do you buy in a season?
“Shouldn’t I buy it once a month, I think.”