"Even phone games are played by 12 people together." Head Coach Lee Jung-hyo expresses satisfaction with 's 'Suwon One Team' momentum... "Cohesion is more important than tactics" [Mokdong On-site]

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Lee Jung-hyo (51), head coach of Suwon Samsung, looked with satisfaction at his players' 'one-team mindset'.

Suwon will face Seoul E-Land in an away match for the 26th round of the "Hana Bank K League 2 2026" at Mokdong Stadium at 4:30 p.m. on the 12th. Among the 17th teams in this season's K League 2, Suwon was the first to reach the milestone of "50 points," currently leading with a record of 15 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses. Seoul E-Land follows in second place with 45 points (13 wins, 6 draws, 4 losses).

Speaking to reporters before the match, Coach Lee stated that he has prepared countermeasures for all of the opponent's tactics. He said, "I learned through articles that the opponent plans to use a 'counter-counter' tactic. We have prepared not only for this but also for situations where we would not fall into such traps."

Regarding Seoul E-Land's formation, he remarked, "Looking at their lineup, they seem likely to field a back four. They do not appear to be using a three-back system. Since we trained expecting a back four, I believe the players will perform well."

Suwon has recorded eight consecutive matches without defeat (5 wins and 3 draws), including a recent three-game winning streak. When asked about the view that a victory in today's match would solidify their lead, Coach Lee firmly drew a line.

The coach stated, "(A solo lead is) absolutely not the case. There are seven games remaining for each team, with 21 points at stake. About six teams are still competing for the championship." He added, "All players are aware of this, and every match is important. Since there are no easy games in K League 2, we cannot afford to be complacent under any circumstances."

When asked about Suwon's changes since the opening match showdown this season, he pointed to the team's attitude and cohesion. The coach explained, "The mindset with which we prepare for matches has completely changed. We are now thinking about how to add value to our teammates, and our attitudes toward the club, fans, colleagues, and football have greatly transformed." He continued, "Competition is fierce even during training, which is positive for Suwon's direction."

He further added, "In the past, if someone played smartphone games alone, now 12 people gather together. The fact that everyone does something together itself is a good sign."

Regarding the utilization of Luis, who was assigned to the wing attack today, he said, "He excels in passing quality, shooting, and combination plays. We will maximize his strengths."

On the status of injured players such as Ko Seung-beom and Bruno Silva, he replied, "I believe they will be able to play in October matches after the A-match break ends. The schedule to rest after this round will benefit us. Many injured players are expected to return soon."

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