On August 9th at 6:30 PM, Jeonbuk Hyundai will host Gwangju FC in Round 26 of the K1 League.
The home team, Jeonbuk Hyundai, suffered a 2-4 loss to Gangwon FC in their last match, resulting in a recent record of 2 wins and 2 losses. Their inability to string together wins and the fluctuating performances have left them stuck in the relegation zone. Sitting at 11th place is a disgrace for a club of Jeonbuk Hyundai’s stature.
During the summer transfer window, the team underwent a major overhaul, bidding farewell to underperforming players such as Jeong Tae-uk, Jeong Min-ki, Petrasek, long-term injury-ridden Vinicius, and veteran Han Gyo-won who was experiencing a decline in form. The club made bold moves by signing several impactful players ready to contribute immediately. Lee Seung-woo is a top attacking player in the K League over the past two years. The arrivals of Korea Young, Kim Jin-gyu, and Yoo Di-ho are expected to bolster the midfield. Andreigo will provide creativity in the attacking line, while Yeon Jae-yun, Kim Tae-hyun, and Kim Joon-hong aim to strengthen the defense.
Regarding injuries, center-back Hong Jeong-ho, who left the previous match due to an injury, has a history of recurring injuries and his participation in this match is uncertain. Kwon Chang-hoon, who had been absent for a long time, has resumed normal training and even participated in recent practice matches, indicating a potential return in August.
The away team, Gwangju FC, secured a 1-0 victory over Suwon FC in their last match, marking their second consecutive win.
In terms of transfers, Gwangju was unable to bring in any new players this summer due to a violation of the K League’s Financial Fair Play rules. The club has only promoted a young prospect from the academy to the first team. Notably, the team’s core player, Um Ji-sung, has moved to Swansea City in England. However, there is positive news as head coach Lee Jeong-hyo has reconciled with foreign player Asani. The Albanian international, who previously only made one league appearance, has recently regained his form under the coach’s trust.
In terms of injuries, full-back Du Hyun-seok has undergone surgery and will be out for a while. Meanwhile, defenders Byun Jun-soo and Lee Min-gi have started training and are expected to make a comeback soon. Unfortunately, the team’s key midfielder, Jeong Ho-yeon, will be suspended and will definitely miss this match.
Historically, Jeonbuk Hyundai has been a “Gwangju killer” in recent years. Since June 2023, the two teams have faced each other five times in the league and cup competitions, with Jeonbuk Hyundai claiming victory in all five encounters. This gives Jeonbuk a psychological advantage going into the match.
>>”>Click here for more predictions and analysis of this match>>>
This article is from a user submission and does not represent the views of Soccer News Pick. If you repost it, please indicate the source: https://www.soccernewspick.com/ligue-1/17488.html
