"Is this all we can do?" Head coach Jeon Kyung-jun of Suwon openly shares his inner thoughts on the persistent issue of empty space [Suwon field]

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After a month-long break, Seongnam FC head coach Jeon Kyung-jun expressed strong determination to turn things around in the second half of the season.

Seongnam and Suwon Samsung will face each other at 7:30 p.m. on the 4th at Suwon World Cup Stadium in the 16th round of the Hana Bank K League 2.

Seongnam has recorded three wins, eight draws, and three losses in 14 matches, accumulating 17 points and remaining in 10th place. Over those 14 games, they scored 14 goals and conceded 14, showing shortcomings on both offense and defense. Particularly painful was their performance in the final five matches before the World Cup break, where they managed only four draws and one loss without a single victory, marking a downward trend. How well Seongnam has regrouped during the month-long break will be the key factor in this match against Suwon.

Against Suwon, Seongnam will deploy Villero and Yoon Min-ho as strikers, with Lee Jun-sang, Park So-bin, Freitas, and Hwang Seok-gi forming the midfield. Jeong Seung-yong, Lee Sang-min, Benicio, and Yu Ju-an will form the back four, while Jeong Myeong-je will guard the goal.

In a pre-match meeting with reporters, head coach Jeon Kyung-jun said about his time during the break, "The clubhouse environment was good, so we used it to address areas that weren't performing well," and added, "We spent some time allowing accumulated fatigue to subside."

There were clear signs of deep consideration aimed at improving the disappointing first-half results. Coach Jeon stated, "Identifying key points was most critical. We tried various approaches, but frankly, we weren't satisfied with the situation. However, since we couldn't give up, we applied one or two alternative methods and continued to work hard. If these efforts translate onto the field, I hope our scoring ability will improve slightly compared to before."

Regarding Suwon's defense being composed of young players while Seongnam fields experienced ones, Jeon said cautiously, "Suwon has lost many veteran defenders, so there will be pros and cons. Coach Lee Jung-hyo may have prepared well, with players in good condition or adapted to their preferred style of play — all reasons could exist. We will focus on executing our own game plan."

On the transfer market, which could become a turning point for the second half, he said, "We are in constant communication with the front office and hope for results soon. It is still ongoing," adding, "We continue to search for players who can score goals. We are doing our best to prepare by communicating with the club about players within reach."

On Seongnam's biggest challenges — improving offensive power and finishing ability — he expressed deep regret and concern. Coach Jeon explained, "It's a difficult question, but during the break, we gathered all match statistics and conducted our own analysis to focus on improvements. We trained to take more shots in tight spaces and to constantly be exposed to situations where we could secure second balls. Even if we couldn't score directly, we aimed to create scenarios where rebounds or deflections could lead to opportunities."

However, Coach Jeon added, "When we played the final practice match, it didn't improve as much as expected, making me think, 'Even after doing all this, is this really all we can achieve?' It's frustrating, but we must keep trying what we can do."

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