The Australian forward is the current leading scorer with 20 goals with the K League all set to start on Friday.
DOHA: Suwon Samsung Bluewings’ striker Adam Taggart is hopeful for a confident restart when the Korean League kicks off on Friday.
The Australian forward is the current leading scorer with 20 goals in his debut season in the K League, with an enticing encounter against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors is one the cards.
“Individually last year was great, but there’s still lots I can improve on and get better at and I think for me I just want to focus on getting consistency,” says the 26-year-old.
“Not necessarily in terms of goals, because I scored a lot of goals last year, but overall performances can always be better.
“Goals are great but it’s not the be all and end all for every player and I think once you’re scoring goals you want to look at all the other things you can get better at. I definitely think that I just want to be more consistent in my performances.”
Last year, Taggart’s prowess in front of goal was vital for the club he joined in February from A-League side Brisbane Roar.
His 16 goals during the regular season were followed by a further four strikes in the relegation rounds to ensure Suwon comfortably maintained their top flight status with an eighth place finish.
And, while results in the league were far from ideal for the two-time continental champions, Suwon managed to end the season on a high with victory over Daejeon Korail FC in the final of the Korean FA Cup, a victory that earned them a place in the 2020 AFC Champions League.
As a result, Suwon – like Jeonbuk, FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai – have already played competitive games this year in the group phase of the continental championship, and that is something Taggart believes could give his side the edge over some of their rivals.
“The most important thing is to make sure we finish a little bit higher up in the league,” he says of his hopes for the new season. “I think top six is a minimum for Suwon, so that’s definitely at the back of my mind.” (Source: AFC)
