Cho Kyu-seong, top scorer in K-League 1 this season, is confident against Uruguay.
“I will focus on team play, like linking up in attacking situations.”
▲ On the 19th (local time), Cho Kyu-seong exercises his muscles at the Al Egla training ground in Doha, Qatar.
Doha-Yonhap News
“(Kim) Jinsu said it. (Son) Heung-min, who was injured, told me that since my older brother could only run 7km, if you competed, you should run 14km.
Cho Kyu-seong (Jeonbuk Hyundai), who appeared as a new sword for Bentuho, who is aiming for the round of 16 of the World Cup after 12 years, said: “If you play against Uruguay, it is important to score goals as a striker , but you have to be a necessary presence for the team.”I will play hard,” he said, expressing his determination. His words really made me feel his firm will to run 14km. On the 19th (local time), five days before the match against Uruguay, the Korean national soccer team led by coach Paulo Bento trained for matchday 6 at Al Egla Training Center in Doha, Qatar.On this day, “Ace” Son Heung-min (Tottenham) has not been able to shake his orbital fracture fully off He is still wearing a visor and training.
At the press conference after training, Cho Kyu-sung clearly showed that he was thinking more about the team than himself. Cho Kyu-seong said, “Bento coaches and coaches ask us to connect well in an offensive situation. (Other strikers) tell me to help them play comfortably,” he said. “The World Cup is a precious stage. I always work hard as I review training,” he stressed. Although he is a striker, he intends to play for team wins rather than individual goals.
In particular, as Hwang Eui-jo (Olympiacos) has been slow recently, Cho Kyu-seong’s sortie is more likely. When asked about competing with Hwang Ui-jo, Cho Kyu-seong said, “We think of us as a ‘team’ rather than competitors. “When I ask for a more comfortable game (with other teammates), we rely on each other because we’re in the same position,” he laughed.
I said I would play for the team, but it’s not like I can’t afford it. When he’s not training, he enjoys playing ‘Rumi Cube’ with the players. When asked who is the best, he said, “I am the best.”
Regarding his recent condition, he said: “I’m keeping my muscles well. The physical condition is very good. Since I’ve been in Doha, there are days where I train twice a day, but I’m not tired at all.”
When asked to analyze Uruguay, “I think back to Uruguay’s game and the midfielders are really better than the defence. He has a lot of space when he has the ball and his conversion speed and attack speed are generally fast. Pressing is also fast. I think I have to prepare well.”
Meanwhile, the first match between Korea and Uruguay will kick off at 22:00 (Korean time) on the 24th at Education City Stadium in Arrayyan, Qatar.
Doha journalist Kim Dong-hyun
