EAFF Championship: Jorn Andersen demands Hong Kong go on the front foot for South Korea clash
- Hong Kong face South Korea in their second game of the tournament on Sunday, after a 6-0 thrashing by Japan
- Win or lose, head coach Andersen says his players are getting some much-needed experience against top teams in Asia
Head coach Jorn Andersen has called for a more attacking style of play ahead of Sunday’s East Asian Cup clash against South Korea, saying he wants a team the city can be proud to support.
The loss, however, is no cause for concern, with Andersen stressing his side is there to soak up the experience of playing against Asia’s top teams.
“It’s very important for us to play against teams like Japan and South Korea because we learn from games like that,” Andersen told a media conference ahead of Sunday’s clash.
“The best teams in Asia have the best players and to lose against them – even if you lose 6-0 – is not a big matter because Hong Kong is not a big team in Asia.”
Andersen’s side have been hit with injuries in the wake of the Japan defeat, with key players including versatile Zhejiang defender Leung Nok-hang out for the remainder of the tournament.
Fitness, conditioning and a shift to a more offensive style of play are three other key areas Andersen is tackling.
“We have to develop this team with a more attacking style of football,” he said. “We can only win games when we are strong in offence. Of course we need defence, but I am not a big fan of this playing style that Hong Kong has played before.
