"Today is absolutely not allowed" – Shocking opening defeat → Coach Jeong Jeong-yong seeks revenge [Bucheon]

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"Today is absolutely not allowed to happen."

K League 1 club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors dreams of revenge. Jeong Jeong-yong (57), head coach of Jeonbuk, expressed his determination to win.

Jeonbuk will play an away match against Bucheon FC in the 14th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026, held at Bucheon Stadium on the 13th.

The "defending champion" Jeonbuk has recorded six wins, four draws, and three losses (22 points) this season, placing third in the league. If they add a victory, they could overtake second-place Ulsan HD (23 points). On the same day, Ulsan will face Jeju SK (7th place, 18 points). This could allow them to close the gap on the top-ranked FC Seoul (29 points).

The home team Bucheon sits in 11th place with three wins, four draws, and six losses (13 points). In terms of league standing and team strength, Jeonbuk holds the advantage.

However, Jeonbuk suffered a shocking 2-3 defeat at their Jeonju home ground in the season opener. Complacency is not an option. Additionally, Jeonbuk played an away match against FC Anyang on the 10th. Physical condition will also be a key factor.

Before the match, Coach Jeong said, "We did not have enough time to prepare in detail and organizationally. We focused on recovering our condition as much as possible to avoid injuries. Also, the first-round match was against the Navy Headquarters team. Since we were very tired then, we emphasized the mental aspect a lot."

Today, Jeonbuk formed a back four with Kim Tae-hyun, Kim Ha-jun, Jo Wi-je, and Lee Sang-myung. Compared to the Anyang match, there were significant changes in the defensive line. Coach Jeong commented, "The condition was disappointing. There were no players in normal condition, so we made many substitutions."

Nevertheless, striker Lee Seung-woo's recent good form is a positive sign. Lee Seung-woo also scored an equalizer in the previous match against Anyang, leading the team to a 1-1 draw. Today, Lee Seung-woo was deployed on the left wing. Coach Jeong said, "The opponent may drop back. I hope Lee Seung-woo, who is good at dribbling, will find more breakthroughs through individual play."

Recalling the defeat against Bucheon in the season opener, Coach Jeong said, "The first-round loss was significant. Today is absolutely not allowed to happen," vowing for a victory.

He added, "I spoke to the players about the negative aspects. However, I told them we did not lose because we were unable to perform. We also maintained our attacking approach. The loss occurred due to problems in the build-up process. But if we execute what we intend to do, there should be no issues."

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