# Lingard "It was amazing, the support of the fans in Seoul is my strength"

FC Seoul forward Jesse Lingard, 32, thanked Korean soccer fans for their support. He promised to repay their support with a good performance and a win.

Seoul drew 0-0 with Incheon United in the second round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 on Tuesday at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Lingard, a former Manchester United player, made his home debut after coming on as a substitute in the 30th minute. He came on a bit earlier than Seoul head coach Kim Ki-dong had planned. There were moments of class and moments of disappointment. In the 34th minute, he didn't get on the end of a goal, but he played a fantastic through ball that set up Kang Sang-woo for a crucial chance. On the other hand, it was unfortunate that they missed several chances in the second half.

After the game, Lingard said, "It was a game that could have been won or lost. We didn't create a lot of chances. But it's just the beginning. I spoke to the players after the game and we need confidence going forward. We need to boost our confidence individually and as a team and prepare for the next game in training. We will definitely try to get the three points in the next game."

"Coach Kim Ki-dong wanted me to play in the No. 10 position, and I wanted to get the ball between the lines and create chances, but Incheon didn't give me space in the center, so I tried to play from the side, but it didn't work out. We need to improve. Some teams can give space in the center and some teams can give space on the sides. I think the players have to figure it out quickly," he reflected.

Lingard had a long layoff before coming to Seoul. He was out of shape. "Obviously, I need to get stronger. I'm not 100%. I've played about seven or eight games since I moved to Seoul (including practice) and I've been playing more than 45 minutes, so I've been building up my body. But I haven't played 90 minutes for a long time. I'm hoping to build up my fitness to play 90 minutes soon. It's true that I was tired at the end of the second half, but I was energized by the more than 50,000 fans who came today. I actually felt less tired," he said.

The match was attended by 51,670 fans. It was the largest single-game attendance since paid attendance was collected in 2018. Seoul set the previous record in April of last year with 45,700 fans at a match against Daegu FC, which was kicked off by famous singer Lim Young-woong. They surpassed it within a year. It was the Lingard effect. When Lingard came off the line to make his substitution, he was greeted with a huge cheer.

Lingard also came into the game motivated, but was unable to score. In the last minute of the second half, she took a pass from Kang Sung-jin and went for a direct shot, but it went over the top. Lingard looked at the grass in disappointment after missing the chance. "The pass was perfect," Lingard said. I knew Sungjin Kang was going to give me the pass at that time and the movements were right. The ball bounced just before I shot and it didn't turn out to be a good shot. But that's part of the game and mistakes can happen. I think the important thing is that when you make a [바카라사이트](https://www.oncasinosite.net) mistake, it shouldn't affect your confidence. If you make a mistake, you have to try again, and that's what makes you a good player."

Lingard added: "I'm adapting faster than I thought I would. I like new challenges, so it's not a problem for me to adapt. I haven't found a house yet, but the club has been very helpful and I think I will soon. The coaching staff and my teammates have been very welcoming and good to me, so I'm settling in well so far."

"It's early to tell because we've only played two games, but I think it's a very competitive league. It's a physically fast and strong league. But I've been playing soccer all my life, so it's not new to me. I still have to adapt a little bit more. I'm adapting quickly, but the culture and the teammates are all new, so that's something I have to adjust to."

He was grateful for the storm of support from the 50,000-plus crowd. "It was awesome," Lingard said. There were a lot of fans here, and that's great energy for the players. It would be great to have more. It would be great to have more people come out and not be satisfied with this game. It's up to us. We have to satisfy the fans' expectations. We need to get three points for them as soon as possible," he emphasized.

A Lingard Zone was set up in front of the Seoul World Cup Stadium to sell Lingard-related merchandise. It was so popular that there was a long line. "I found out right before the game that there was a zone dedicated to me," Lingard said. "I was made to feel very welcome from day one and was greeted by so many fans from the airport. It helps me to adapt quickly and play with the support of the fans. I want to repay them for their love and support by playing well. I would love to sign autographs for all the fans, but I want to play well and give the fans in Seoul confidence and happiness," said Lingard.

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