(Daily Daegu Gyeongbuk News=Reporter Hwang Ji-hyun) “As a striker, I will lead Korea to the championship by scoring!”
On July 14, the Korea Football Association announced the final list to participate in the Hangzhou Asian Games in September. In Kim Cheon Sangmu, striker Jo Young-wook was named.
Cho Young-wook said, “I am grateful to director Hwang Seon-hong for choosing me. I was waiting with an excited heart. He said, “There are two months left until the Asian Games, but I will prepare well and win.”
Cho Young-wook was selected as the representative of the Asian Games because of his active performance in his current team, Kim Cheon Sang-mu. Kim Cheon Sangmu and Jo Young-wook scored goals in five consecutive matches and is currently the top scorer in the team. He also holds a career high in scoring.
The 2021 season is recording 8 goals, such as 8 goals at FC Seoul. This season, more goals are expected as they are recording 8 goals at the end of the half. In addition, Cho Young-wook is active as a striker, ranking first in expected goals (xG) and second in 23R Adidas points.
Coach Jung Jeong-yong, who is the head coach of Kim Chun, also praised Jo Young-wook for his performance within the team. Head coach Jung Jeong-yong said, “Ahead of the announcement of the Asian Games list, Cho Young-wook’s scoring ability has increased. I sincerely congratulate you for being finally selected for the Asian Games you were aiming for. He conveyed words of encouragement, saying, “I want him to win and come back.”
The Asian Games are even more noteworthy as they are postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Korea won gold medals at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games and the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, raising expectations for a third consecutive victory at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Regarding this, Jo Young-wook said, “It is not that there is no burden. However, he explained, “It is a part that we have to overcome as a team,” and “I think it will rather bring good pressure and tension.”
Cho Young-wook, who mentioned teamwork, has a relationship with not only his colleagues Kang-in Lee and Won-sang Um, but also coach Seon-hong Hwang. Cho Young-wook participated in the 2022 U23 Asian Cup under coach Seon-Hong Hwang. At this time, PSG Lee Kang-in also participated in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, drawing attention to their sum.
Cho Young-wook said, “I am well aware of the style that the coach demands from strikers. Because the director knows me well, I will be able to show a good image. Also, (Lee) Kang-in is able to communicate without having to speak. He said, “I am looking forward to it even more because we have already put our feet together.”
Next, Cho Young-wook said, “With the confirmation of the list, mental preparation also began. I know that the fans are half excited and half worried. I will prepare well to live up to your expectations. My personal goal is to score as many goals as a striker.”
2023-07-19 01:55:12
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