'Three wins, one draw since taking charge,' Daegu FC Manager Choi Sung-yong: "We're doing well, but we want to do even better" [Yongin Field]

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Daegu FC Manager Choi Sung-yong, who traveled to Yongin for an away match against Yongin FC in the K League 2, smiled and said, "Since we're doing well, I feel the urge to do even better."

Ahead of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 Round 14 away match against Yongin at Yongin Mir Stadium on the 30th, Manager Choi Sung-yong met with reporters and said, "However, the players are not becoming complacent."

Daegu, which was seen as a strong promotion contender ahead of the season opener, fell into a slump of five consecutive games without a win (two draws, three losses) just after winning the first three games under former manager Kim Byung-soo. After Manager Kim was dismissed, Manager Choi Sung-yong took over the helm. Since Choi took charge, Daegu has continued its high-flying form with four consecutive games without a loss (three wins, one draw), including two recent victories.

Amid this atmosphere, Manager Choi, who has deployed the same starting lineup for three consecutive recent matches, said, "Time has passed too quickly, so we don't have enough preparation time," but added with a smile, "Still, we are working hard for four days in a good atmosphere."

Regarding Sejingya, who has been left out of the lineup for the last two consecutive matches, Manager Choi Sung-yong said, "I still think Sejingya's presence is very significant. Whether in training or not playing in matches, his influence in the club house is great. The same goes for Edga, Seraphim, and Dekus."

He continued, "Tactically, Korean players have an advantage over foreign players in defensive aspects. Fortunately, the foreign players also have a good understanding of the defense we need to execute. Thanks to that, we are going well without conceding goals in a good atmosphere. The foreign players are also doing their part with a spirit of sacrifice, and I am grateful for that."

Regarding the opponent, Yongin, he said, "They didn't start well, but their balance is improving, and they are conceding fewer goals. With veteran players, I think the game content is not bad. To block Yongin's offensive and defensive balance, we plan to raise our energy levels and implement a high press. We also plan to utilize Dekus's height and Seraphim's straight-line speed."

In response, Yongin Manager Choi Yun-kyeom said, "Every match always leaves something to be desired, but the aftereffects of missing opportunities like penalty kicks are particularly severe. Still, I try to think positively." He added, "With injuries and suspensions, we are repeatedly forced to rely on new players, which makes me uneasy."

On this day, with Im Chae-min serving a suspension due to accumulating five yellow cards, Im Hyung-jin made his first appearance, forming a back three with Kwak Yoon-ho and Lee Jin-seop. Manager Choi said, "Although they have been training continuously during the winter break, there may be some immaturity in their skills. However, to strengthen those areas, we have worked on adjusting heights and numerical formations. While they lack experience, I trust their abilities and will utilize them."

Regarding the opponent, Daegu, Manager Choi Yun-kyeom said, "They move in various ways and have diverse attacking routes. You cannot afford to lack ability or game management skills, and it seems they have well-positioned players in key areas. I think we need to cover the opponent's strengths through changes such as sudden or high-area pressing." Regarding Kim Min-woo, who has been sidelined due to a recent injury, he emphasized, "It is a calf injury, so he must fully recover before returning."

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