Jesse Lingard (31, FC Seoul) started three consecutive games.
Lingard spent 70 minutes on the ground in the Gimcheon Sangmu away match in the 15th round of the K League 1 in the 2024 season at Gimcheon Sports Complex on May 28.
Lingard played with Ilyuchenko in the front. Lingard showed his team’s position as the center of attack by cooling the blood of Gimcheon with a surprise left-footed mid-range shot. However, the match against Gimcheon was after the match against the Pohang Steelers on Saturday. Lingard played his first full-time game as a K-League 1 player in the match against Pohang. He lacked rest. The amount of activity could not be the same as the match against Pohang.
The match ended in a 0-0 draw. We heard stories of Lingard, who was fast boosting his performance despite his lack of offensive points.
Q. He started three consecutive games.
It was not an easy game. However, it was a game that we could have won. It was a shame that it ended in a draw. It is true that there was fatigue because it was a match against Pohang on the 25th.
Q. All the K-League 1 clubs that Seoul is facing are wary of Lingard’s horse-riding goal.
Goal greed is not that big. This is why I believe a goal will come out by itself if you exert all your energy in every moment. As I said after the last game, I played full-time in the match against Pohang for the first time in a long time. I played on the ground for 70 minutes today. He is gradually improving his performance. He sweats every day on the field and enjoys playing games.
Q. Coach Kim Ki-dong is waiting for Lingard’s goal.
In other words, he does not play for the goal. I am also waiting for my K League 1 debut goal. At times like this, we have to be wary of impatience. It’s been a long time since I’ve played a game. I need to find more sense. For example, there are times when the timing and positioning of running inside the penalty box feel a little awkward. I also have a thirst for goals. That’s what I have to make.
Q. Gimcheon is a special team. Do you know anything about Gimcheon.
I know it’s a military team. It’s a very good team. I know that each team picks the best players. Against such a team, they won their first showdown of the season. The second showdown on the road was not easy. Especially in the first half, there was no space in the center. It was enough to get the ball when it came down a lot. I felt that the opponent prepared well and came out.
We did a good job, too. We created a scoring opportunity against Gimcheon, which has built a tight defense line. It’s a shame we couldn’t take advantage of this. We earned two points in away matches in Pohang and Gimcheon, which are competing for the lead in the K-League 1 this season. We will make sure to win next time.
Q. What was the atmosphere like at Gimcheon Sports Complex.
It was a bit different. At first, it was hard to adjust to the track because there was a track and field track. However, I was able to cheer up because so many fans came to see us. Especially, I’m really grateful to the fans who support us no matter where we play. I’m sorry that I couldn’t give you a victory even though you came a long way today. I’ll sweat so that I can show better performance. 안전놀이터
Q. What is it like to live in Korea.
“It’s been fantastic since the first time I came here. I feel the love of so many people. My team treats me like a family, too. Not every moment in Korea was good. I was out of the team’s lineup due to an injury in the beginning of the season. However, I wasn’t disappointed. Everything happens for a reason.
As I play, I feel that my body is getting better. Now, all I have to do is get better. I want to continue to enjoy life in Korea.