Suwon manager Lee Jeong-hyo's response to fans' booing: "If you don't like it, you naturally have the right to express it" [Suwon field]

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Suwon Samsung, once considered the undisputed powerhouse of K League 2, has now fallen into a slump with two consecutive matches without a win (one draw, one loss). Immediately after the 0-0 draw against Daegu FC, fans began booing. In response, Suwon manager Lee Jeong-hyo stated, "If you don't like it, you naturally have the right to express it."

On the 9th, Suwon drew 0-0 with Daegu in a home match at Suwon World Cup Stadium as part of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 Round 11. Suwon began creating chances in the second half and posed threats to the opponent, but failed to convert opportunities, including a shot that struck the crossbar, leaving them with a sense of regret.

Suwon, which had suffered a 3-1 comeback defeat against Suwon FC in the previous match, fell into a two-match winless streak with this draw. This marks the second time this season that Suwon has gone two consecutive matches without a win. Following the match, fans directed booing at the Suwon squad.

After the match, manager Lee Jeong-hyo said, "It was regrettable that we failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Without goals from our strikers, the entire team lacked momentum. It is a team-wide issue." He added, "Still, I believe we are playing well. It may seem frustrating from the outside, but we do not consider ourselves a team that dominates opponents. In K League 2, I believe there is no team we can completely dominate and beat. We must play the game realistically on the field."

Continuing, he said, "I believe the team is developing as planned. I do not know how it may appear from the outside, but within the team, we are seeing efforts to improve, which is positive." He added, "Players are showing willingness to change, and I believe we are making improvements. We are not advancing ten or five steps at once, but rather growing by a single word or half a step in each match."

"We are not champions; we are challengers. Suwon Samsung has been in the second division for three years," said manager Lee Jeong-hyo, highlighting Suwon's reality. He concluded, "We will play the game as realistically as possible. With that in mind, we will fight hard this season."

Regarding criticism from fans, he stated, "If you don't like it, you naturally have the right to express it. I believe we should acknowledge such feelings and work on improvements. Fans who come to the stadium can express themselves if they feel upset. I do the same when I feel upset. People are the same."

The round break arriving amid a two-match winless streak is a welcome development. K League 2 operates with an odd number of teams (17 teams), meaning one team rests each round. Suwon will take a break in the next round, providing an opportunity to break the winless streak.

Manager Lee Jeong-hyo emphasized, "The two-week preparation period will be quite significant. Players Song Ju-hoon and Fesin are also scheduled to return during this time. Hong Jeong-ho has accumulated significant fatigue, so this is an opportunity for rest. Nevertheless, he is a player who did not even take a break for the team, and I am grateful as a manager."

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