"I don't want my juniors to think I lost. It's important to prepare for the next game with the mindset of 'Here we go again'."메이저사이트
This is what Kim Seung-dae (33) said after a match against Ulsan HDFC that took place at home on Sept. 27. Daejeon lost to Ulsan 0-1 on the day. Daejeon ended its seven-game unbeaten streak (four wins and three draws) due to the loss.
Daejeon has eight wins, 11 draws and 13 losses (35 points) in 32 K-League matches this season. It ranks 11th among the 12 K-League teams.
Daejeon is chasing ninth-ranked Jeonbuk Hyundai by two points while tied with 10th-ranked Daegu FC.
Daejeon has six more games to play this season, including the final round. "It is important to forget the match against Ulsan as soon as possible," said Kim.
Q. Daejeon, which had been undefeated in seven games, lost 0-1 at home against Ulsan on the 27th.
The factors that led us to seven undefeated games are simple. The players have been united and doing their best in every game. I really wanted to win because I prepared well for the match against Ulsan. I'm sorry to lose. However, we can't even afford to be disappointed. We have to survive in the K League 1 this season. We will prepare well so that we don't fall into a losing streak.
Q. After the match against Ulsan, Daejeon manager Hwang Sun-hong said, "Players did their best. Our players should be consoled and encouraged more."
Coach Hwang Sun-hong also told the players. After the match against Ulsan, the coach said, "Don't be discouraged." He also said, "You did well enough. There are still games left, so let's not be discouraged and do well as we have done so far." All the players nodded to the coach's story. It seems positive that the team's atmosphere has not been significantly subdued by the defeat against Ulsan.
Q: Daejeon had fallen to the bottom of the league and continued its seven-game winning streak. What is the biggest difference between the current team atmosphere and the seven-game winning streak.
To be honest, I don't know (laughs). To be honest, I think there were a lot of new players who joined the team this summer. I think the biggest factor that changed the team atmosphere was getting closer to the team members and forming a "one team." However, they should not be satisfied. Their teamwork is not perfect yet. They should show better performance than they have now.
Many people cite the "will to do" as a major change in Daejeon. The opinions of the players are not much different. It seems that no matter who the opponent is, it has produced a good result to bump into him without fear. If the existing players and the new players show better chemistry, they will be able to become a stronger team than they are now. I will try to renew my commitment first.
Q: Isn't Kim Seung-dae an experienced player as well as skill? Is there anything you want to emphasize to younger players amid a fierce competition to survive in the K League 1.
I am a friendly neighborhood brother to my juniors (laughs). I tend to play pranks with them a lot. As a result, they don't seem to find it difficult and approach me well. When it comes to soccer, they are more serious than anyone else. When other people see me, I even feel that I am sensitive. I want all the players I sweat with to be better than I am now.
My experience is not always the right answer. However, I can suggest a way for us to develop further than we are now. I am giving various advice when I sweat with my juniors. On the contrary, I learn from my juniors. We are a team. I want to sweat and communicate together, and laugh together at the end of this season.
Q: There are only six games left, including the final round this season. What is the most important thing at this point.
The mood is the most important thing. Looking back at the beginning of this season, there was a moment to feel the mood. Missing that period led to deep slump. On the contrary, he forgot about his loss and won once and twice, leading to his unbeaten run in seven matches. Although his team ended its unbeaten streak due to his loss at the match against Ulsan, I hope he doesn't mind too much. Players should not think that they lost, but should start the next match with a mindset that "Here we go again."
The last regular league game is away to Jeju United. At times like this, we have to be more united. If we bring three points from the match against Jeju, we will be able to continue the atmosphere of seven undefeated matches. The away match in Jeju is really important.
Q. Daejeon fans are supporting us both at home and away.
Whenever I see the fans' support, I am very grateful. No matter where the game is played, many fans come and cheer for me. As a player, I feel proud and happy. We can't give up because we have fans. Even when I want to sit down because I'm out of breath, I take one more step at a time while watching the fans.
We have shown many things that we lacked in this season. There has been a big change in the team. Through the change, it is time to gradually become established. We will show our fans not only staying in the K-League 1 but also progressing more and more. Daejeon is a team that can become stronger as time goes by. We will definitely repay the fans' support.