지·구 특공대 @ FC Augsburg 2016/17 [R]

not as bad as the defender names and I assume why they use terms like IV/LV/RV

 

Ahhh those names remind me of departed times!!

 

국가대표 A 매치 일정을 마치고 팀 훈련에 복귀한 우리 #FCA 선수들과 #지구특공대!! 이제는 브레멘 원정이 기다리고 있습니다! #공개훈련 #트레이닝 pic.twitter.com/IccArxQANN

— FC 아우크스부르크 (@fca_kr) September 8, 2016

 

lurker?

 

Alles reinhauen für den Auswärtssieg! #SVWFCA pic.twitter.com/OboBTeTRLG

— FC Augsburg (@FCAugsburg) September 11, 2016

 

Ji is on bench

Pretty scrappy and rough match so far.

 

Koo sets Finnbogason free with only GK to beat but his chip shot goes several feet wide sigh.

 

Well, they certainly got fighting spirit under the new coach and are eager to talk through every single decision by the referee. Not hard to see the Darmstadt influences there, scrappy and good set pieces included.

 

good contribution from Ji in the 2nd half. another player who isn't good enough for KNT

 

Ji should start for Augsburg even if not good enough for KNT

 

Is it just me or does he seem to be much more confident than last season (which was his biggest problem)?
I think Schuster rates him pretty much, which I hadn't expected (not that Weinzierl didn't love him tho).

 

He's most certainly more productive.

 

Ji was always hurt but he finished strong when healthy. He has to show that he can be that spark from get go even as his weakness is, when game isn't coming to him.

 

Oh and btw he seems to have a better standing than the newbies Usami and Schmid at the moment, which is a big surprise.

 

yea, the productive Korean Suarez should always start over Ji for KNT

 

http://sport-in-augsburg.de/ja-cheol-koo-der-unerkannte-held-des-fc-augsburg-123-21798

Most interesting part:

DA: Your fellow countryman Hong Jeong-Ho went from Augsburg to China for a lot amount of money. Would you also consider that?

KJC: I don't think so. I want to stay long in Germany, especially here in Augsburg. But in football, you never know. I can understand Hong though. At the beginning of my time in Germany I also didn't feel well and I was often alone without being able to speak the language. I had told myself that I'd score a goal first before moving back. Then I scored and since then it went well for me and I'm here now (laughs).

Other subjects that this article said:
- He is often underrated
- He is considered a key player under Schuster

Other subjects from the interview:
- He likes that Schuster communicates a lot
- He prefers playing centrally (he doesn't mind if 6/8/10)
- He doesn't care about Kicker grades and says team achievements are more important than individual ratings
- He likes Augsburg and feels that it's his second home. His family (wife and son) also are very settled in.
- He likes the fresh air compared to Korean air.
- He also likes that in Germany, he can go to the mall without being asked for autographs every second (which he gives of course)
- Also some usual talks about Olympics 2012 and the following military exemption

 

But that pvssy Hong had a support system in place for him already, a luxury that many other KPA's have never had.

 

Caiuby is out an extended period (EDIT rest of 2016!) with cartilage repair surgery.

 

feel bad for the guy, but doesn't this mean JDW is guaranteed to start?

 

We can't say that yet, because there are also Schmid and Usami, but on the other hand we've seen that Schuster rates JDW pretty much. I wouldn't say "guaranteed" but I think his chances are risen. It's on him to use this opportunity.

 

At some point you'd think that expensive for Augsburg Schmid would get a look but for now I think Ji will start

Local paper thinks Schmid tho
http://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de...tzt-nun-den-verletzten-Caiuby-id39079047.html

 

Ji did well on the right wing. The talk about replacing Caiuby is for the left wing (and I also expect Schmid there). I think Ji is likelier to start for the right wing atm.

 

Bobadilla has character issues and is probably not gonna be friends with Dirk Schuster. So yes, there is a great chance for Ji, especially given that he seems to have his best form since years.

 

Or Usami