On August 17th at 6:00 PM, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors will host Pohang Steelers in the 27th round of the K1 League.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, the home team, suffered their second consecutive loss after losing to Gwangju FC in the last round. They have only won one out of their last four games, and the joy of defeating their arch-rivals Ulsan in the “Hyundai Derby” has faded. As a K League powerhouse, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors currently sit at the bottom of the table, leaving their fans extremely disappointed. After last week’s match, head coach Kim Doo-hyun had to approach the angry fans with a loudspeaker, trying to calm them down, but the atmosphere was far from harmonious.
The team made a flurry of signings during the summer transfer window, bringing in several players capable of immediately boosting the team’s quality, including Andrigo, Lee Seung-woo, Han Kyoung-seong, Kim Jin-gyu, Yeon Je-yoon, and Kim Jun-hong, all coveted by other teams. However, fans are most critical of the team’s tactical execution. Despite having a solid squad on paper, both the results and the content of the matches have failed to satisfy the fans.
In terms of injuries, Kwon Chang-hoon, who has been dealing with a long-term injury, has finally resumed normal training and participated in practice matches recently, but his return will still take some time. Lee Seung-woo left the last game due to an injury, but it is not serious, and he has a 70% chance of playing in this match.
Pohang Steelers, the away team, also suffered their second consecutive loss after losing to FC Seoul in the last round. After losing their top spot, they are now in fourth place in the standings.
The first leg of the Korean FA Cup semi-final will be played on the 21st, and Pohang Steelers will travel to Jeju Island to face Jeju United away. Playing consecutive away games is a test for Pohang, who have a lot of veterans in their squad. This midweek cup match could be a distraction for them.
This season, the team’s attack has been consistently strong, with Lee Ho-jae constantly scoring, and other attackers like Jung Jae-hee and Baek Seung-dong also contributing well. However, recently, the team’s attacking prowess has not been as potent as in the early stages of the season, and their scoring efficiency has decreased.
In terms of injuries, central defender Lee Dong-hee unfortunately sustained an injury in training recently and is expected to miss this game. Midfielders Han Chan-hee and Park Jong-woo have both returned to action and participated in recent matches, which is a significant boost to the team’s midfield depth.
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