"It is a pity that the match was held without any injuries due to the short period of time, but I am satisfied that the first training camp was completed. Compared to last year, I am encouraged that the players are recognizing our soccer and playing. I believe it will be better than last year." Kim Ki-dong, who finished the first training camp in Hanoi, Vietnam, expressed his satisfaction.
FC Seoul, led by head coach Kim Ki-dong, completed the first winter off-season training in Hanoi, Vietnam. The first training session was held for about two weeks from January 5, with intense physical training and tactical training combined. In particular, the team focused on enhancing the physical strength of the team by conducting a high-intensity "power program" centered on physical coach Juningyo, and there were voices within the team saying, "It's really hard."
"Captain" Lingard laughed as soon as he met the reporters, saying, "I'm so tired," while vice-captain Kim Jin-soo also said, "I'm really tired. I think I'm No. 1 in the physical training that I've done so far. Still, I'm glad because I can feel my physical strength improving."
Players who have already watched Kim Ki-dong's soccer have strong faith in him. Lee Seung-mo, who has been with Kim since Pohang, explained the merits of the "power program" to the players, and midfielder Hwang Do-yoon, who increased playing time under the trust of Kim Ki-dong last season, also said, "I participated in the first training session last year, and the power program itself is definitely helpful. I felt that I gained more strength throughout the season, and because of that belief, I am keeping up with it well this year. Honestly, everything is tough."
A closed practice match was also held with Viettel FC in Vietnam on Sunday, the last day of the first training camp. The exhibition match, which was held behind closed doors, was held for a total of four quarters, each for 35 minutes each, and Seoul divided teams A and B to play the same game. In particular, key players including "captain" Lingard, Ki Sung-yueng, Cho Young-wook, Kim Jin-soo, Kim Ju-seong, Yazan, Choi Joon, Jung Seung-won and Moon Seon-min participated in the exhibition, enhancing their sense of play. 스포츠토토
After the first training session, Kim Ki-dong said, "The first training session focused on physical training. Still, we decided it would be better to play a practice game and move to Japan at the end, and we had an exhibition game, but the position play was better than expected. However, as all of the players exercised strong physical training, they must have felt heavy on their legs. The team finished the first training session without any injuries. It is regrettable that the time was short, but I think we did our best. I wanted to elevate the team further, but there were also aspects that the players struggled with. If we follow the coach's ambition, there could be injuries. We finished it well by taking proper rest."
After the first round of training, Seoul will move to Kagoshima, Japan, after a short break to engage in tactical training as well as actual matches. "We plan to play more practical matches along with tactical training in Kagoshima, Japan. Compared to last year, I am encouraged that our players are aware of our soccer performance. Last year's opening game was not very good in position, but now we are in good position. The players are in good physical condition. I believe they will get better than last year."