PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) Brazilian striker Bergson Da Silva might be a closely marked man after they face South Korean membership Ulsan Hyundai of their second Group I AFC Champions League recreation on the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium right this moment.
After scoring a hattrick in JDT’s 5-0 win over Guangzhou of their first group recreation, it was anticipated that Ulsan coach Hong Myung-bo would single out the 31-year-old as a transparent and current hazard to his facet.
Myung-bo is aware of Da Silva as he has performed within the Korean League earlier than for golf equipment like Suwon Samsung Bluewings from 2011-2012 and Busan I Park in 2015.
The former South Korea captain mentioned the Southern Tigers’ frontline of Fernando Forestieri and Da Silva are a deadly pair who might be exhausting to include.
“Their combination is so good, we must focused and be rock solid at the back,” mentioned the 53-year-old Myung-bo, who gained 136 caps with South Korea, throughout the pre-match press convention.
“We’re also aware that Da Silva played in the K-League (Korean top division) in the past, so we need no reminders about his quality. He’s on a hot streak and we have to be on guard.’’
Myung-bo, a prominent sweeper during his playing days, said he expects his players to raise their game, especially his lanky centreback Lim Jong-eun, who stands 1.94m (6’3’’).
The 31-year-old Jong-eun, who was also at the press conference, said they could only bag the three points if they had the right attitude against JDT.
“We know JDT’s high quality. To counter them, we must be focused and have the right attitude.’’
Meanwhile, JDT coach Benjamin Mora was not surprised Myung-bo would be paying so much attention to Da Silva.
‘’They can mark him but Da Silva will find the space and know what to do. I want him to continue his good run.”
