Manager Foyet of the big league '425G 116 goals and 16 assists' emphasized, "I was able to be a good player because I played on a good lawn."

Manager Foyet of the big league '425G 116 goals and 16 assists' emphasized, "I was able to be a good player because I played on a good lawn."

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Uruguayan coach Gus Foyet expressed regret over the Asian Football Confederation`s decision to play a neutral stadium after checking grass conditions at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium. At the same time, he stressed, "Players can develop only when they play on good grass."

Jeonbuk had a quarterfinal match between Sydney FC and AFC Champions League 2 (ALC2) at Yongin Mir Stadium, not Jeonju World Cup Stadium, on Saturday. The two teams had a showdown at the third ballpark, as AFC judged that it would be difficult to proceed with the match with grass conditions at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium. In the match, Jeonbuk lost 0-2, sending a red light to its advance to the semifinals.

"Before the interview, I want to ask you a question. Is that grass bad enough to cancel?" Foye said in a pregame interview with Gangwon FC on Tuesday. "We need to know that AFC is in good condition."

K-League clubs are currently suffering from grass problems in the early days of this season. FC Seoul had difficulty in allowing its players to play due to easy grass digging at its home stadium, the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Jesse Lingard (England), Seoul's captain, posted on his personal social networking site that the grass condition is serious. Coach Kim Ki-dong also expressed regret over the grass condition after the game.

Coach Foye predicted that the early opening affected the grass. "It hasn't been long since I came to Korea, so I'm still getting to know what the situation is like. Now I'm getting to know little by little how hard it is to manage the grass in winter," he said. "Some of the league opened earlier than usual. There are many ways, but it is also a way to put the opening behind."

"Since I am not a grass manager, I do not know what I am professional about. Still, there is a difference between using the grass as it is in winter and maintaining the grass after winter. Postponing the opening of the event could be a good way," he said. "I am not emphasizing this to the federation. It is just a suggestion. Players need to be in good condition to show their abilities to the fullest."

Foye, who has had a brilliant career in the big leagues, pointed out that players can grow only when they play on a good turf. Foye played for Real Zaragoza, Chelsea and Tottenham as players, and played in 425 big league matches, scoring 116 goals and 16 assists. 스포츠토토

When asked if he had ever had grass problems in his career, he said, "I had grass problems in Uruguay, where I spent my childhood. I was in a really bad condition," adding, "But I'm glad I left Uruguay and spent my career in Europe where grass is good. I could have become a better player because I played on a good lawn."