According to Niu Zhiming of Taian Evening News, on August 2, the pre-match press conference for the Chinese Super League match between Shandong Taishan and Shanghai SIPG was held, with assistant coach Kim Hyun-min and player Wang Dalei in attendance. Kim Hyun-min revealed that Choi Kang-hee will return to the team on August 6, and Wang Dalei expressed his hope to defeat SIPG at home.
Regarding the match against SIPG, Wang Dalei stated, “As you know, the head coach hasn’t returned yet due to his health condition. Under Coach Kim’s guidance, we’ve practiced many defensive and attacking tactics against SIPG. We also want to defeat SIPG at home. SIPG has been very strong this year, and we hope to play a good game.”
When a reporter mentioned Choi Kang-hee’s return date, Kim Hyun-min disclosed, “Since last year, we’ve had many games, and the schedule has been very tight. In the process of continuously playing games, Coach Choi experienced some health problems. After his diagnosis, the doctor recommended that he rest and receive treatment. However, we have three different events in August. Coach Choi has decided to return to the team early, and it’s confirmed that he will come back on August 6.”
When asked how Kim Hyun-min communicates tactical arrangements with Choi Kang-hee in his absence, Kim Hyun-min explained, “We will assess the players’ training condition and communicate with Coach Choi to determine who will play. We’ve communicated everything that needs to be communicated. I will be in charge of directing the game this time.”
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