From four years senior to acting head coach…Ki Sung-yueng, “I feel like time is flying by”
Ki Sung-yong, who was with acting coach Kim Jin-kyu during his active career, said he felt time passing quickly.
FC Seoul drew 2-2 with Ulsan Hyundai in the 28th round of the ‘Hana 1 Q K League 1 2023’ held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium at 7:00 pm on the 27th. Seoul, who earned one point, remained in 5th place in the league 바카라사이트.
Seoul took the lead with Ilyuchenko’s first goal in the first half, but Ju Min-gyu equalized and turned the game around in the second half. Seoul, which could have been unable to score, ended the game with a difficult 1 point thanks to Willian’s wonder goal in extra time in the second half.
After the match, I met Ki Sung-yueng in the Mixed Zone. Ki Seong-yueng, who started the match that day, played an active role in various fields, such as coordinating the game from the back or sometimes taking part in the development of attacks by rising to a high position.
Ki Sung-yong first said, “It was unfortunate, but I think today was a meaningful match because we followed it to the end. However, the players were not satisfied here, and the next match is a more important super match, so the next match will show the players becoming one like today. He said, “I hope the team will come together as one like this one and win the next game.”
Seoul has recently undergone major changes. After the last match against Daegu FC, coach Ahn Ik-soo read a previously prepared article titled ‘The Change of Resignation’ and said he would step down as manager, and Seoul also accepted Ahn Ik-soo’s appreciation and the command tower was replaced. For the rest of the season, Seoul’s baton will be held by head coach Kim Jin-gyu as acting manager.
What did Ki Seong-yong, who is one of the most experienced players in Seoul, say to the players in a chaotic atmosphere? Ki Seong-yong said, “Personally, I think I shared a lot about the experience of changing players and coaches. In this situation, we talked about what we should do, and we knew that we had responsibilities and we should take responsibility.” “I had a thought, so I said to show a not ashamed appearance in front of the fans today. It would have been better if we had won, but I think the fans who came today must have fully felt the players’ efforts.”
When asked about the basis for the confidence that Acting coach Kim Jin-gyu said before the game, “I think the players did their best in their role today. “It’s a team that won the championship, and it showed enough today why it’s still in first place. I think it showed perseverance against such a team. Until the last game to challenge for the top split, I’m trying to make this kind of sticky look from within.” answered.
Acting coach Kim Jin-kyu, who emphasized his confidence, was trying to instill confidence in his players. Ki Seong-yong said, “He tries to instill confidence in the players. He is trying to tell positive stories rather than negative ones. As a former player and coach in Seoul, he has a lot of know-how in Seoul for a long time, so it has a good effect on the players. I think he is a person who can give the team,” said acting coach Kim Jin-kyu, who is working hard to give the players confidence.
Ki Sung-yong realized the passing of time while watching acting manager Kim Jin-gyu. The age difference between Ki Sung-yong and acting manager Kim Jin-gyu is 4 years. When Ki Sung-yueng made his professional debut in Seoul, Kim Jin-gyu was also playing in Seoul. Now they are two people who are living as an acting manager and a player.
Ki Sung-yong said, “I feel that time flies. Looking at these situations where we are seniors now, I think that time is going by so fast. Seeing the hyungs in leadership positions like this gives me a new feeling.
A question about the Daegu match, which was not available for the Mixed Zone interview, also came up. At the time, the Seoul players had an altercation in the process of choosing a free kick kicker before Kim Shin-jin scored a free kick, and it was a question asking if this part was resolved.
Ki Seong-yong said, “We talked a lot while having dinner as a group with the players. I think it’s a part where players’ greed or desire to compete can come out at the training ground or stadium. I think I have to organize those things as a senior. I don’t. I think it comes from the players’ desire to win. If the situation is not good, it may look bad, but there are no big problems among the players in the squad,” he replied, saying that he solved it well.