'Defeat against Incheon' Coach Jung Jeong-yong: "I am sorry as a coach; we will start preparing for the Daejeon match immediately from tomorrow" [Incheon]

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"I am sorry as a coach for failing to deliver results."

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' K-League 1 head coach Jung Jeong-yong bowed his head after an away defeat against Incheon United.

In a press conference following the 0-1 loss in the Hana Bank K-League 1 2026 Round 18 away match against Incheon at Incheon Football Stadium on the 18th, Coach Jung Jeong-yong said, "Many fans came and supported us passionately, but I am sorry as a coach for not delivering results."

On this day, Jeonbuk struggled to break through Incheon's solid defense, managing only two shots in the first half. Despite launching an offensive push in the second half, they could not overcome the opening goal conceded to Jerso in the 44th minute and suffered defeat. This marks their second consecutive loss against Incheon this season, following a similar result in April.

Coach Jung Jeong-yong stated, "The players gave their all. As a coach, I will address the shortcomings and help the team regroup to prepare for the Daejeon Hanacityzen match." He added, "We should have secured things clearly until the end. That part is regrettable. It is not just the players' responsibility; it is the coach's duty to improve and develop those areas."

The head coach further explained, "For example, creating opportunities in the final third is a coach's role. It is the coach's responsibility to continuously develop programs that allow for delicate and detailed improvements."

Regarding the tall foreign striker Gitis, who was substituted into the game in the second half, Coach Jung Jeong-yong said, "There were areas where he did not play much during his time at his former team, Jeju SK. He needs to improve his performance. We are providing separate training and continuously working on detailed drills. There is room for improvement compared to now."

On the substitutions of 2008-born Kim Ye-geon and 2007-born Han Seok-jin in the middle of the second half, he added, "We saw their growth potential during training sessions during breaks, which is why they were given these opportunities. Naturally, if they can create synergy with existing players, it will be a positive outcome for the team. We aim to build that."

Coach Jung Jeong-yong said, "The Daejeon match is in two days. We will strive to show improved and passionate performances to deliver results." He concluded, "We will begin preparations for the Daejeon match immediately from tomorrow. The match between Jeonbuk and Daejeon will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the 21st at Jeonju World Cup Stadium."

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