'First' Club World Cup Challenge Lee Chung-yong "a competition where you can check the level of the K-League" ···"It is very important to play the first game well."
'First' Club World Cup Challenge Lee Chung-yong "a competition where you can check the level of the K-League" ···"It is very important to play the first game well."
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Lee Chung-yong (36, Ulsan HD) vowed to do well at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.스포츠토토
Ulsan left for the United States, where the Club World Cup will be held through Incheon International Airport on the morning of June 6.
After arriving in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the base camp is set up, Ulsan has passed through Atlanta, Georgia in the U.S. The team focused on recovery by having dinner and simple stretching. On the second day in the U.S., the team conducted training sessions indoors and outdoors for about two hours on Wednesday.
Ulsan is in Group F of the Club World Cup with Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Fluminense (Brazil), and Borussia Dortmund (Germany).
Ulsan will face the Sundowns in the first Group F match of the Club World Cup at 7 a.m. on the 18th at Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando.
Ulsan will then face Pluminen City (7 a.m. on the 22nd) and Dortmund (4 a.m. on the 26th).
This is what Lee Chung-yong talked about with reporters before leaving the U.S.
Q. I will play in the Club World Cup on behalf of the K League.
It's not a competition where everyone can participate. He is heading to the U.S. with joy. Players who have made all-out efforts for three to four years is a great achievement. I am grateful to the players who qualified for the Club World Cup. He will play on behalf of the K League. I will do my best to give joy to fans.
Q: Lee Chung-yong has a lot of experience. But isn't it his first time to participate in a Club World Cup.
It is my first time. Just playing on the stage at the Club World Cup will be a great experience. It will be of great help to young players in our team, in particular. Clubs representing each continent will participate. I think it will be a competition where you can check the level of the K-League.
Q. Coach Kim Pan-gon is pinning his hope on the performances of veteran players including Lee Chung-yong, Kim Young-kwon, and Jung Woo-young. Do you have anything special to say to younger players.
The league schedule was tight, so I didn't have time to prepare for the Club World Cup. They focus only on the league, take a break, and then head to the United States. It seems that a lot of communication will be needed in the process of preparing for the Club World Cup.
Q: Do you have experience playing in two World Cups? What should we focus on before the World Cup.
It's important to show what our team has. The Club World Cup is a big tournament. We have to prepare well to show what we have. The time left is very important. If our strengths appear on the ground, I think we can be competitive on the stage called the Club World Cup.
Q: Do you have experience in big leagues? What should we focus on when dealing with world-class players.
World-class players participate in the event. We need to prepare more thoroughly to display our strengths against such players. We need to make efforts to display our best condition on the day of the event. We also need to thoroughly analyze the opponent. We will prepare well.
Q. What's the team's atmosphere like.
The atmosphere of the team is very good. Players are very determined to challenge for the Club World Cup. I will come back without any regrets.
Q: In any competition, the first match is the most important. If you can emphasize the importance of the first match to your juniors.
Every team that participates in a Club World Cup will be the same. Any team focuses on the first game and prepares for it. Only when the team plays well in the first game can the team play the second and third games with confidence. We will do our best to prepare until the end so that we can get the game content and results we want.
Q. Hasn't it been a long time since you participated in a world competition.
Soccer is soccer everywhere in the world. We should focus on showing good performance. The Club World Cup is also a festival enjoyed by people all over the world. We will do our best to help our fans enjoy the Club World Cup as much as possible. I think the fans will enjoy it more only when we play hard.
Q. Is there anything you want to say to your fans.
The event is held in the U.S. Not all fans will be able to visit the stadium. However, I know that you are always rooting for us. I am always grateful. I will recognize that there are fans behind us and do my best.