Kim Eun-joong, the manager of Suwon FC, demanded more goals from '190cm tall striker' Sabak (28).

Suwon FC will face Jeonbuk Hyundai in the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 round 10, which will be held on the 26th at 2 p.m. at Suwon Comprehensive Sports Complex. Currently, Suwon FC is at the bottom of the league in 12th place with 7 points (1 win, 4 draws, 4 losses). In contrast, Jeonbuk is in 4th place with 15 points (4 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses).

Suwon FC is aiming to escape from last place. Even if Suwon FC only manages to draw in this match, they can surpass Daegu (7 points) and occupy 11th place.

The key is the defense. Suwon FC established a foothold for recovery with their first win of the season against Gimcheon in the last round. However, in the previous round against Anyang, their defense faltered, resulting in a 1-3 loss.

To withstand the second hottest attack in the league from Jeonbuk, stabilizing the defense is essential. With veteran fullback Lee Yong's participation uncertain, the defense centered around Lee Ji-sol must reduce errors. It's encouraging that foreign striker Sabak has scored in three consecutive games, but if the back door is breached, it will be difficult to gain points.

Before the match, Kim Eun-joong noted, "Jeonbuk is a team on the rise with very good attacking power. We've organized our preparations accordingly. Additionally, in terms of exploiting their defense, we've prepared for opportunities to score. If the players execute well, I believe we can achieve good results."

Sabak has scored in three consecutive games. However, Kim Eun-joong stated, "While he is scoring continuously, he also says that he is not yet at 100%. He has confidence that he can show more on the field. Although he has scored in three consecutive games, he needs to raise his condition more to achieve multi-goals. We are trying to reduce goals against us, but since we are missing scoring chances, we find ourselves drawing and losing matches. We need to enhance our scoring ability."

Captain Lee Yong has been excluded from the lineup due to injury. He was substituted with a calf injury in the previous round against Anyang. Kim Eun-joong explained, "He injured his calf in the last match against Anyang. He will probably need to sit out for about three weeks."

Will the absence of veteran defender Lee Yong create a significant void? Kim Eun-joong commented, "We conceded a goal due to our errors in the last match as well. With the absence of Lee, who is not only the team captain but also our mental support, there may be various shake-ups. However, I believe other players like Choi Kyu-baek, Lee Ji-sol, and Kim Tae-han will share that role. We have prepared through training to find more stability in defense."

Jeonbuk has recently displayed explosive firepower with the resurgence of Jeon Jin-woo. Kim Eun-joong said, "Initially, we played a simple style using Compacho, but players with abilities like Jeon Jin-woo and Song Min-kyu are in very good condition. It's challenging from a defensive standpoint. We must respond well organizationally. Preventing them from scoring is the priority."

Lee Seung-woo, who was with the team until a year ago, has made it onto the Jeonbuk substitute list. Kim Eun-joong expressed, "I know Lee Seung-woo well. However, he is a player with innate goal-scoring ability among Korean players. From a defensive standpoint, it is quite burdensome. If given the chance, the probability of conceding is high. The players also know this well. We have prepared as thoroughly as possible."

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