On August 16th at 6:30 PM, K1 League’s 27th round sees FC Seoul hosting Jeju United at home.
The hosts, FC Seoul, are in blazing form with three consecutive wins under their belt. Coach Kim Ki-dong’s tactics are bearing fruit, the team is in a strong scoring phase, and their ranking has climbed to the top six.
Seoul’s summer transfer window was very successful. Newly signed Jordanian international defender Yazan has quickly settled in, delivering a performance against Pohang that saw him win 5 aerial duels, make 10 clearances, and win 7 tackles – all ranking top of the team. Goalkeeper Kang Hyeon-moo, who returned from military service and was traded to Seoul, also made 5 successful saves on his debut, helping the team snatch 3 points from Pohang. The arrival of these two players has simultaneously addressed the team’s issues at centre-back and goalkeeper. New foreign player Lucas Silva, sitting on the bench, has been showcasing his shooting skills in training and is ready to make his debut.
In terms of injuries, midfield maestro Ryu Jae-moon is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards and will definitely miss this game. Lee Seung-mo and Choi Jun-hui are expected to continue their partnership in midfield. Former South Korean international Ki Sung-yueng is still recovering from injury. Captain Lingard has a minor injury but is currently participating in most training sessions. He recently brought his daughter to South Korea and is in high spirits. The possibility of Lingard returning to the squad for this game is 60%.
The visitors, Jeju United, have suffered four consecutive defeats on the road (league) and have been labelled the “away bug.” Adding to their woes, they will be hosting Pohang Steelers in the first leg of the Korean FA Cup semi-finals on August 21st, which may cause a slight distraction.
In terms of personnel, veteran Koo Ja-cheol recently suffered a relapse of his old injury and has been forced to miss recent games. The return of centre-back Song Joo-hoon is good news, but Lim Chae-min and Choi Yeong-jun are still recovering from injuries. Long-term injury Kim Joo-gong is preparing to return, but his comeback is unlikely to make a significant impact on the team. New foreign players Gallegos and Yoshikawa Kaika are beginning to integrate into the team, while newly signed former national team player Nam Tae-hee still needs some time to adjust.
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