"The coach told me to do whatever I want," Coach Jeong Jo-guk... Jeju's key to breaking the two-game losing streak is 'finishing' [Kimcheon field]

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"He told me to do whatever I want."

These were the words of Jeong Jo-guk, Jeju SK's senior coach. Jeju is attempting to break its two-game losing streak. Although the situation could feel heavy on his shoulders, Coach Sergio Costa of Jeju has relieved Senior Coach Jeong Jo-guk of that burden.

Jeju will face Kim Cheon (SVP) in the 16th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026, to be held at Gimcheon Stadium on the 5th. Currently, Jeju sits in 8th place in the league with five wins, three draws, seven losses, and 18 points. However, after winning two consecutive games in early June, the team has recently fallen into a two-game losing streak. It is now time for a change in momentum.

Coach Costa was sent off during last month's match against Ulsan HD and will not be able to direct the game from the bench until this Gimcheon match. Instead, Coach Jeong Jo-guk will lead the team. Coach Costa plans to watch the game from the stands rather than the bench.

Before the match, Coach Jeong Jo-guk said, "Coach Costa has kindly taken care of things for me. The coach said he would just watch the game and told me to play well. He told me not to worry, to stay relaxed, and to do whatever I want."

He added, "Since today is my last time in this role, I will do everything I can and give my all."

The area Coach Jeong Jo-guk is most concerned about is finishing. Jeju has scored 13 goals this season, the second-lowest total among the league's 12 teams, tied with BucheonFC.

Coach Jeong Jo-guk explained, "The team's performance in matches is gradually improving, and I believe it will get even better in the future. Ultimately, it comes down to finishing. We have focused heavily on improving that aspect and conducted extensive training while communicating closely with the players."

As a former forward, Coach Jeong Jo-guk also offered direct advice. He said, "I tried to share what I could with the forwards, and the players accepted it actively."

He continued, "We have emphasized finishing extensively. I hope these improvements show well in today's match against Gimcheon. If that happens, the team will gain even more strength."

There is also positive news. Foreign midfielder Edero has returned from injury and was included in the substitution list for this match.

Coach Jeong Jo-guk evaluated, "Edero is a very professional player. He has good relationships with Korean players as well, which means younger teammates have much to learn from him."

He added, "Despite his excellent personality, he shows fighter qualities on the field. I expect him to be a great help to the team."

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