’50th Anniversary’ Pohang coach Ki-dong Kim’s aspirations “The goal is to win the championship within 3 years”
“I want to challenge myself to win the championship within 3 years.”
Pohang coach Ki-dong Kim attended the 5th press conference of the K-League Winter Field Training Media Camp held at the Seogwipo Cal Hotel in Seogwipo, Jeju Island at 1:00 pm on the 6th and held the microphone. He talked about his determination for this season and the newly formed squad.
Pohang lost Shin Jin-ho, a key midfielder, ahead of the new season. Although Kim Jong-woo was recruited as a replacement, it is unclear whether he will be able to completely fill the vacancy of Shin Jin-ho, who was the team captain and the best midfielder in the league last year.
Coach Kim said, “Actually, Jin-ho was going with me this year as well. I thought there would be no problem because the contract was until this year. I suddenly left the team and got busy,” he said. “I chose Kim Jong-woo (as a replacement). The styles are very different. It is not easy to adapt to the team right away. It takes time. Jinho was also highly evaluated, but he had a lot of trouble adapting at first. The style Jongwoo pursues can also be different, so he quickly communicated with the team. The goal is to fit in. I am training hard,” he said, putting his expectations on Kim Jong-woo.
Next, coach Kim said, “Jong-woo has been a favorite of our players since before. I also heard that Jong-woo wanted to come to Pohang, but I couldn’t sign him because there was no midfield position.” I made the best choice because of the ransom and each situation. I saw Jong-woo for the first time in 2015 and left a good impression. He is technically excellent and has a good ability to pass and solve the game after depressurization. Jinho spreads the ball a little wider It’s a style, and Jong-woo is a style that acts as a link while hitting and running in a small space. There are many players on the team who cover, so if you develop it well in the front line, you will be able to create synergy.”
Pohang, which had suffered from foreign strikers, embraced Jeka, a proven striker in Daegu. Manager Kim said, “(Jecca) is a player who bothered us a lot when he was in Daegu. After joining, he trained briefly, but he has a sacrificial spirit for the team and is sociable. He works hard in training and sets an example,” he said. I am resting. Also, I am in Brazil because I gave birth to my first child this time. I am scheduled to return tomorrow. I have had difficulties in attack since Ilyuchenko left, but I hope it will help me a lot in scoring.”
Coach Kim entrusted the captain’s armband to Kim Seung-dae this season. When asked why, he said, “The captain is a player that the players must acknowledge. As a youth player, he is a player who can carry on Pohang’s tradition well, and his juniors follow him well. When given responsibility, I think he is a player who strives to fulfill that role. I was entrusted with the role of captain.”
Pohang succeeded in reinforcing the offense by recruiting Kim In-seong and Baek Seong-dong. Manager Kim said, “The style I pursue is a soccer that is more straight and goes to the opponent’s goal quickly. Inseong is fast. Also, to get to the front of the goal, a link is needed, but Seongdong has the skills and ability to connect the ball. “He expressed his hopes.
Pohang is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. When asked about his goals ahead of a meaningful season, he brought up the word championship. He said, “I am grateful to the club for giving me another three years. Everyone should work hard for the goal of winning. I want to challenge for the championship within three years,” he said. 메이저놀이터
Coach Kim sent key players away without fail this year as well. No matter how professional the world is, are there any sad feelings? He first motivates the players by telling them, “As long as you’re here with me, increase your value as much as possible. Then, in a situation where I can’t hold you guys, I’ll send you into big water. I’ll send you whenever you become a bigger player.” “he said.
Still, Director Kim said, “When I left, I felt sad when there was no connection or story. (Kang) Sang-woo shared the story from beginning to end, congratulated me and gave my approval. There are times when I wonder if it’s okay. But since it’s an unavoidable situation, I’m understanding and moving on.”
Pohang will be competing in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL) this season. It is a situation where the burden is greater than the previous season, when only the league was digested. Coach Kim said, “Still, with the change to the Chuchun system, there was some room in the first half. In fact, in 2021, with the ACL concurrently, the league rankings were lowered, but even then, I was in 3rd place until the 22nd round, but (Kang) Hyun-moo got hurt and the ranking fell.” He said, “The situation will be different from then. First of all, I will accumulate more points in the first half and then plan.”
Finally, when asked about a specific goal, coach Kim said, “It seems funny if we keep winning the league.” I can’t say that. I told the players to aim for the championship,” he said with a smile.
Coach Kim continued, “Winning won’t happen because only I or the players prepare. The club must also prepare. Also, I think Pohang citizens and fans must work together to win the championship. If the fans come to the stadium and give a lot of energy, good results. I hope that will follow,” he added.
