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‘K-League Debut’ Kim Hee-seung, born in 2003 in Daegu, “I want to learn how to defend Jin-yong hyung”

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[스포츠니어스 | 대구=김현회 기자] Daegu FC midfielder Kim Hee-seung, born in 2003, mentioned ‘Jin Yong-i hyung’ along with his impressions before his debut.

Daegu FC allowed Kim Min-woo to equalize after Lee Geun-ho’s first goal in the home match against Suwon Samsung in Hana One Q K League 1 2021 held at DGB Daegu Bank Park on the 21st, but Cho Jin-woo’s winning goal in the second half won 2-1. With this win, Daegu FC went on to run for two consecutive wins after winning over Suwon FC in the last round. With this win, Daegu FC maintained third place with 55 points from 15 wins, 10 draws and 11 losses. In particular, Kim Hee-seung, born in 2003, made a successful debut by playing 88 minutes on this day.

Kim Hee-seung, who appeared at the press conference after the match, said, “I am so happy that I cannot express it in words. I remember my parents the most.” “Jinyong hyung is also doing well in the game right now. The coach said, ‘Defend like Jinyong’. After the match, the hyungs said, ‘Is this the debut match? It was so good,’ he said. I was happy that the team could win. I want to learn more about Jinyong hyung’s defense,” he said.

The following is a Q&A with Hee-Seung Kim.

the feeling of the game.
I am so happy that I cannot express it in words. I remember my parents the most.

When did you find out about the recruitment?
I found out by guessing during training this Wednesday and Thursday. I didn’t say anything specific, but I worked out on the side where the starting players played. And the coach told me to “prepare well” the day before the game.

It was their K-League debut. It must have been a lot of tension.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. I was very nervous. But the hyungs helped me a lot by my side. To be honest, I was nervous at the beginning of the game, but as I played, the tension was relieved.

I heard that he showed a good play in last week’s practice match against Hwang Seon-Hong-ho and was selected as the starting pitcher today.
It was a first-team game, so I said I would do what I had to do without causing as much damage as possible. I thought that I should do my best when the opportunity comes when I have to show everything I can. Then the opportunity like today came.

Director Lee Byung-geun misunderstood you and Jin-yong Lee, who was born in 2001, for the same age.
Jinyong hyung is also doing well in the game now. The coach said, “Only defend like Jin-yong.” I think he said that in the sense that he wanted to resemble Jinyong hyung.

Let’s evaluate ourselves for today’s first match.
I want to give it 70-80 points. I am satisfied with the fact that I did not do as much damage as possible and showed everything I could do.

If Tsubasa had hit a shot in the first half, he would have scored an assist. what was the situation
It would have been nice to achieve attack points if I went in, but I was crazy. After that situation, he had to quickly return to defense. Actually, the shot was wrong, but luckily it was delivered to Tsubasa.

I heard that left foot shooting is my strength.
If the opportunity arises, I want to help the team as much as possible. Attacking points can help the team a lot, so I want to show my greed for attacking points.

Did you check your smartphone after the game?
Haven’t confirmed it yet. I washed up and went straight to the press conference room.

The profile says he is 184 cm tall.
as it is I wish it was taller, but it’s 184cm.

What did the hyungs say after your debut?
“Is this the debut match? He did so well.” I was happy that the team could win.

Who is your best colleague?
I am close with Jo Jin-woo hyung. He is the older brother who eats a lot together, jokes around a lot, and is comfortable.

Director Lee Byung-geun compared him to Jin-yong Lee, but I want to learn a certain aspect of ‘Jin Yong-yi, born in 2001’.
I want to learn defense. He is usually a blunt older brother.

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