FC Seoul’s Ilyuchenko, who is competing for the top scorer, expressed his determination ahead of the final round home game.
FC Seoul held a media day ahead of the K League 1 final round home game at GS Champions Park in Guri, Gyeonggi-do, on the 30th.
Seoul is a prestigious club that represents the K-League. It topped the league six times in the K-League 1, but suffered from poor performance in recent years. It has not topped the list since the 2016 season. In the 2018 season, it finished 11th and suffered from the promotion and playoffs. It finished the season in seventh place last season as well.
“This season is different. Seoul has advanced to the Final A for the first time in five years. Depending on the outcome of the remaining matches of the final round, which will take on the Pohang Steelers, Ulsan HD and Gimcheon Sangmu, Seoul may play in the AFC Champions League elite stage.
At the center of Seoul’s offense is Ilyuchenko. He has scored 14 goals this season, ranking second in scoring. He also has five assists. Currently, Ilyuchenko has generated the most points of attack in the K League 1.
“First of all, I feel great. I feel great as well. I have three more games to go and the team itself is in a good situation. I have to perform well in the remaining three games and participate in the ACLE. I think I have to pour all my energy into this match so that I can get three points,” Lee said ahead of the home game against Pohang.
When asked about his greed to be the top scorer, he said, “To be honest, I think I’m a little conscious now that so many people are talking about the top scorer. Of course, I hope I become the top scorer, but as I always said, the most important thing is the team’s performance.”
He went on to say, “First of all, it’s most important for the team to win. In the meantime, if I score a goal, it’s the best thing, but even if it’s not that, I think the team should win first.” 메이저사이트
To become the top scorer, he should beat Mugosa (15 goals, No. 1 ranking) of Incheon United and Yago (12 goals, No. 3 ranking) of Ulsan HD. Although competitors might be concerned, Ilyuchenko said, “(A competitor’s score) is not something I can do. That’s why it doesn’t bother me much. I tend to focus on the games I have to play.”
As the next match for Seoul, Ilyuchenko’s former team, Pohang. He has played in Pohang from the 2019 season to the 2020 season. “It’s always special to play against my former team. It’s been almost five years since I played in Pohang. It would be a lie to say you have no feelings, but it’s more important to win in your current team,” he explained.
Seoul fans are longing for advancement to the ACLE. In order to achieve their goal, they need a shot from Lee Il-Chenko. “I worked really hard for the past season. We had tough times and tough times, but we overcame them all. Now we have a really good team. Now I can see it. I really want to catch it. I really want to participate in the ACLE,” he said.