"You have to fly. I'm starting now. I'll go on the ground without a circle."
Jungwon University's fourth-year striker Lee Tae-kyun (22) feels about his first international competition. Lee Tae-kyun was selected as a Korean university player for the 2023 Asian Football Championship in Taebaek, Gangwon Province, from Sept. 7 to 12. Universities from seven Asian countries will participate in this competition. Lee Tae-kyun said, "I won the title of 'representative' for the first time since I started playing soccer. As I play for Korean university soccer, I will show my skills without regret. "I will aim to score in every game," he said confidently.
Lee Tae-kyun returned after a year of injury. He suffered a major injury in July last year when he was tackled by his opponent during the game and ruptured his left posterior cruciate ligament. At first, I was greatly discouraged. The 11-second fast-footed wing forward feared losing his "speed" after surgery. Above all, he was in good condition, playing as the main member of the 2022 Spring University Football Federation. It was a harsh reality for a third-year student who had to think about his career path.
It was the words of Jungwon University coach Lee Se-in that brought him back to his feet. "I came back with a bigger injury. If you overcome the ordeal, there will surely be a day to laugh. "I will help and support you until the end, so let's treat it step by step," he encouraged. Lee Tae-kyun's words drew attention. Lee Tae-kyun said, "I first started playing soccer when I was in the first grade of middle school, which is a relatively late age. So soccer was so precious. At the director's words, he said, "Let's treat it properly rather than looking weak." 토토사이트
He immediately went into hellish rehabilitation. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., I went to the weight training center and intensively strengthened muscle strength in the injured area for 4 hours. After lunch, he went to the field for four hours from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. to train to maintain his sense of play by touching the ball. This is not the end. After dinner, he trained for two to three hours until 10 p.m. Literally, I only thought about soccer until I woke up and fell asleep. This life lasted for about six months from September last year to February this year, right after the surgery.
And this month's Autumn University Federation match, which was a comeback match. Lee Tae-kyun caught the attention of college soccer officials with his more sparkling play than before his injury. Playing as a left wing forward, he showed his strong shooting ability following his unique fast and witty breakthrough. Thanks to the free use of both feet, the cross timing was also half a beat faster.
In the match against Chosun University in the round of 16, he shot a cannonball-like shot from the right side for a moment and even scored a goal. Thanks to this, he returned from injury and even received a double celebration as a representative of the Asian Football Championship. Lee Tae-kyun said, "I started playing soccer late, but I wanted to play longer than anyone else. So I didn't give up and clenched my teeth, and this happy thing happened. "My body is rather better than before," he boasted.
Lee's next goal is to become a professional player. It may be a "high wall" right now, but he is determined to step on the world beyond that wall. Lee Tae-kyun said, "I will survive until the day I enter the K League." Who knew I'd be a representative in my fourth year of college. Soccer is fun. "If you don't give up while working hard, the day will definitely come when you see the light," he said with a smile. He went on to say, "I'm 170cm short, and I want to be a player who is small like Messi of the same height, but has a big presence."