* Translated by Papago

Seoul, Song Min-gyu, the right person to cut '9 years of winless match against Jeonbuk'? Coach Kim Ki-dong said, "Only the match against Jeonbuk should score a goal."" Laughing [the scene of Sangam]

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Park Jaeho

*This content was translated by AI.

FC Seoul striker Song Min-gyu. /Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football League
FC Seoul striker Song Min-gyu. /Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football League
Kim Ki-dong, head coach of FC Seoul. /Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football League
Kim Ki-dong, head coach of FC Seoul. /Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football League

FC Seoul, which had been especially small when it met Jeonbuk Hyundai, will go on a fierce winless jinx. At the center of it is Song Min-gyu, a "transfer student" who targets his former team's goal.

Seoul will play the seventh round of the "Hana Bank K League 1 2026" against Jeonbuk Hyundai at 2 p.m. on the 11th at Seoul World Cup Stadium. It is an inevitable showdown between No. 1 Seoul (13 points) and No. 2 Jeonbuk (11 points).

The biggest point to watch is Seoul's "Sangam jinx." Seoul has not beaten Jeonbuk at home for 3,183 days since July 2, 2017 (2-1 win). He has no wins (two draws and 11 losses) in 13 consecutive games.

Coach Kim Ki-dong said, "We can win only if we overcome such a team. Today, I will play a game to beat," he said, vowing to win. Jeonbuk, which has recently won three consecutive games, remained vigilant, calling it a "powerful team."

The spearhead of the jinx defeat is Song Min-gyu, who faces his former team. Wearing a Seoul uniform this season, he has scored one goal and one assist. He will face his old teammates with Kim Jin-soo and Moon Sun-min, who transferred last season.

 F.C. Seoul players are happy. /Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football League
F.C. Seoul players are happy. /Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football League

Head coach Kim Ki-dong said, "The team became brighter with (Song) Min-gyu's arrival. "I've matured, taking care of my juniors and saying bitter things to my seniors," he said. "I'm leading the team. I only told Jeonbuk to score a goal now," he said, expressing deep trust.

At the moment, the atmosphere in Seoul is at its best. Coach Kim led the team undefeated (4 wins and 1 draw) after the opening and received the Coach of the Month award from February to March. Head coach Kim Dong said, "Thanks to the help of all employees," and presented cosmetics to the front desk, and laughed, "I will win today and shoot the team on Monday."

On this day, Seoul will start Klimala, Cho Young-wook, Jung Seung-won, Song Min-gyu, Lee Seung-mo, Babets, Choi Joon, Ross, Yazan, Kim Jin-soo, and Koo Sung-yoon. Whoise and others will be on the bench after returning from injury.

The only variable is a tight schedule. Immediately after the match against Jeonbuk, they will meet Ulsan (away on the 15th) and Daejeon (home on the 18th) in succession. Head coach Kim Ki-dong said, "I'm concerned about the injury because the squad is thin. We will consider future operations depending on today's results, he said. "If Whois raises his form, he will be able to breathe."

Jeonbuk Hyundai players are happy after scoring. /Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football League
Jeonbuk Hyundai players are happy after scoring. /Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football League

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