After a 0-2 defeat away to Beijing Guoan, an interview with Jinmen Tiger player Barton shows his deep reflection on the game, precise analysis of the opponent's defense, and his deep emotion for the fans.
Firstly, Barton emphasized the importance of the start, especially in the hot weather conditions, and the team's desire to put pressure on the opposition and gain the initiative from the start. He mentioned how he is more mature than last year and is better able to cope with the tense atmosphere at an important competition venue such as Gongti, which reflects his personal growth in mentality and ability.
When analyzing Guoan's defense line, Barton showed great professionalism. He pointed out that Guoan's two foreign center backs are strong in defense, but also pointed out their weakness of having more space in the ribs. He shared his strategy to deal with the situation, i.e. move more towards the center to get the ball and try to insert from behind to find opportunities. At the same time, he also mentioned his awe of Guoan's center back Mamadou and emphasized the importance of coping with physical confrontation through wisdom and strategy, which showed his deep understanding of the game and his ability to adapt flexibly.
When talking about the fans, Barton expressed his gratitude to the Beijing fans. He mentioned that every time he returns to Gongti, he can feel the passion and support of the fans, which makes him feel honored and cherished. He knows that as a player, it is a great honor to be recognized and supported by the fans, so he also expressed his good wishes for Guoan and promised to give better performance to help the team get out of the difficulties.
Finally, Barton mentioned the team's current predicament and sense of urgency. He confessed that the team has not been able to score any points recently, and the teams behind them are gradually catching up, which makes the team must maintain a high degree of alertness and sense of urgency. He hoped that through his own efforts and teamwork, the team could get out of the doldrums as soon as possible and bring more victories and joy to the fans.
