"Taking out frustration over missing the World Cup" Seoul finally resolves goalkeeper issue... Coach Kim Ki-dong 'highly satisfied' with Gu Seong-yun's performance [Bucheon field]

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Kim Ki-dong, head coach of FC Seoul, which leads the league, expressed satisfaction with Gu Seong-yun's performances.

Seoul will face Bucheon FC at Bucheon Stadium on the 19th in Round 18 of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026.

This year, Seoul has recorded 11 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses (36 points), leading the league and challenging for the championship. Gu Seong-yun played a significant role in Seoul's upward momentum. He made crucial saves during critical moments, securing important points for the team.

In the match against Incheon United on the 5th, Gu Seong-yun led Seoul to a 1-0 victory. In the previous game against Gangwon FC, he recorded another clean sheet with spectacular saves, helping Seoul hold off Gangwon's attacks and secure a 0-0 draw.

Until now, Seoul had been troubled by goalkeeper issues. They entrusted the starting goalkeeper position to Choi Cheol-won, Baek Jong-beom, and Kang Hyun-mu, but none received passing grades. However, this year is different. Gu Seong-yun, a former national team goalkeeper and a new signing, has shown consistent stability.

Kim Ki-dong praised Gu Seong-yun. Ahead of the Bucheon match, he jokingly said, "He's taking out his frustration over missing the World Cup," highly evaluating Gu's performance.

He continued, "In the Incheon game and the Gangwon game, he made crucial saves to keep clean sheets. He must have gained more confidence himself." He added, "Gu Seong-yun has been performing well, making the defensive line feel secure behind him. It seems like he is playing comfortably in the match."

In the Bucheon match, Gu Seong-yun started as usual. Kim Jin-soo, Ross, Yajan, and Park Soo-il formed a back four. Song Min-gyu, Baeveets, Lee Seung-mo, and Jeong Seung-won lined up as midfielders. The front attackers were Krimala and Jo Young-wook. The formation was 4-4-2.

In the previous meeting between the two teams in April, Seoul secured a decisive 3-0 victory. Coach Kim Ki-dong cautioned against complacency, stating, "The game dynamics change significantly depending on whether both teams score or concede. Although we won 3-0 last time, reviewing it shows many instances where we exposed weaknesses to our opponents."

He further explained, "We managed those situations well, which is why we were able to win 3-0."

He emphasized, "Our team has players capable of scoring goals. In this match as well, if we can manage the crises that arise and overcome them effectively, it should be fine."

Meanwhile, the opposing team Bucheon is maintaining a strong unbeaten run in their last four games (1 win, 3 draws). This year, they have recorded 4 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses (19 points), placing them 10th in the league.

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