Kim Joo-chan, the head of Suwon's boy family, expressed his confident confidence in the new year. He said that the reason fans expect him is that he is a player they can expect, and that he will try to live up to that expectation.

 

Kim Joo-chan recently announced his New Year's resolution at a media day held at a hotel in Jeju Island, looking back on last year's season, which was full of emotions in his first professional season and his team's relegation. Kim Joo-chan, who was expected to lead the team to stay at Suwon Samsung last year, unfortunately failed to prevent his team from being demoted, but left the name "Kim Joo-chan" in the minds of his fans. Kim Joo-chan was now in the midst of winter training in Jeju Island to promote his team.

 

When Kim said that he had gained weight after a training session in Thailand, Kim said, "I heard that at home. It's okay because soccer is not about appearance."

 

Kim is preparing for this season with much anticipation. Expectations are higher for Kim, who emerged as Suwon's present and future last season at the age of 19 than last year. These expectations may come as a burden for Kim, who has just turned 20. However, Kim was motivated by this.

 

Kim Joo-chan said, "I really appreciate the fans' expectations of me. Also, I don't think they would have expected me in the first place if I wasn't that kind of player. Everyone thinks I'm a player to look forward to and recognizes me, so I'm looking forward to it. I'm not taking this as a burden, but I'm preparing to meet that expectation."

 

Now that he is in his second year as a professional player, the environment has changed a lot. Suwon's head coach has been replaced, and the league in which he is supposed to play has changed. He asked how he felt to be coached by Yeom Ki-hoon, the new coach, and how he is preparing to play in the K-League 2.

 

Kim replied, "They are definitely organized and try to match the tactics based on what the players are good at. The players are also adapting well, being satisfied with the tactics the coach is preparing for. I think the players are communicating with each other and getting along well."

 

Asked for a more detailed explanation of Yeom Ki-hoon's tactics, Kim Joo-chan added, "I think it's more of an aggressive and direct style. There is a position (to keep) but there is freedom in that position."

 

As for K-League 2, I am preparing after listening to my teammates' advice." I had brief conversations with players who have played in K-League 2, including Son Seok-yong and Kim Hyun, who joined Gimpo FC."

 

Kim Joo-chan said, "K-League 2 is not tactically organized than K-League 1, but he said he would not be able to afford it more than K-League 1 because it is rougher. So I think I need to play according to the timing of the K-League 2 players rather than my timing while playing the game," he said, explaining what he said.

 

"I didn't think much about changing my style of play. When I watched the K-League 2 match last year, I felt that it was quite rough. That's why I analyzed the movements of players who played in my position. I think it will be important to quickly identify and apply when playing in that position and what to do in certain situations," he said.

 

Suwon is seeking promotion in the face of difficulties due to its first demotion. However, it is not only Suwon that is seeking promotion. Suwon can only move closer to its goal of promotion if it wins the competition with other candidates.

 

When asked which teams are being checked, Kim said, "Busan I-Park, Gimpo FC, and Seoul E-Land FC will be checked. Regardless of the teams being checked, I think we can bring good results no matter what we have prepared."

 

In a difficult situation where Kim has to run toward the goal of promotion, the person Kim Joo-chan relies on most is Lee Sang-min, the same age. Kim Joo-chan and Lee Sang-min had a great responsibility to help the team get promoted in their second year as professionals, but they were sharing the burden.

 

Kim Joo-chan said, "I rely on Sang-min a lot. If there is anything difficult, I talk to Sang-min, and if there is anything difficult, Sang-min also talks to me, and I think we are relying on each other a lot."

 

 

Coincidentally, Kim Joo-chan and Lee Sang-min are also position competitors.

 

"I don't have any ill will, and I think we should compete in good faith. If I'm behind, I have to accept the result, and if I play, it's up to Sang-min. I think players should accept whatever decision the team makes," Kim said, vowing to stage a competition in good faith to the best of his ability.

 

Kim was selected as a candidate for the K League 1 Young Player Award last season, but failed to win the award. Kim's goal for this season is to win the K League 2 Young Player Award. When Lee Sang-min said he had set the same goal, Kim said, "I still want to receive it," sparking what could be the start of a bona fide competition. 토토사이트 추천

 

Throughout the interview, I felt more mature from Kim Joo-chan. He seemed mature last year after going through tough times. "I think I have matured myself, and people around me have told me that I have aged early," Kim said with a smile.