K2 - Football - South Korea - K League 2

After the start of K League, it is turn for K League 2 to start their season. Newcomer Jeju United begins their first-ever season in K League 2 with a home fixture against Seoul E-Land. Both teams had disastrous season last year, finishing in the bottom of their respective league, therefore Jeju United was relegated to K League 2, the bottom tier of professional football in Korea.

A lot of changes in the off-season for Jeju United, the appointment of a new manager in Nam Ki-il, as changes in the players will see a very different team than a season ago. Foreigners Eder Lima in attack and Elias Aguilar in midfield have to raise up and pair with Joo Min-kyu the main strikers, and the key arrival of keeper Seung-hu Oh from Ulsan Hyundai trying to strengthen the back of what was the worst defense in K League last season. Jeju United preparation in the last weeks have been intra-squad games look into to find the best combination for the starting XI and things are looking positive.

Seoul E-Land also hired a new coach with Chung Jeong-yong arriving to the team after having leader South Korea U-20 World Cup side to the final in Poland, as well additional new players arrive to the team. many of them youngsters. Key arrivals look to be Brazilian Leandro Ribeiro and Richard Sukuta-Pasu, yet looking to improve their defence should be the prime aspect as it was the worst of K League 2. It look to be a long term plan for Seoul E-Land, yet it could have a good impact this season.

Both teams can not lose this game, which is their first encounter ever, as they have not face in the domestic cup competition either. The favorite is clear, the home side is the perennial favorite for the promotion and should transfer what they have done in preseason to the pitch. Yet Seoul E-Land is also looking for a strong start and the coach might field an attacking eleven as looking to improve from last season, and as such should not be taken lightly.

The pressure for results is sure to be quick to arrive due to the shortened season, every game is crucial, therefore as Jeju United has depth at all positions and strive to start strong at home, yet it will not be simple, Seoul E-Land has a good foundation from which to build up, and this game is great test for the young team to encounter, ye the home side should prevail, as their reality is the top flight.

09/05/2020 02:07, read 1641 times