김 원장은 "수술 후 빨리 회복해 국내로 돌아온 이정협이 국가대표팀에 복귀하고, 팀의 승격까지 함께 일궈 참 고마웠다"고 했다.
Director Kim said, "I was very grateful that Lee Jung-hyeop, who recovered quickly after the surgery and returned to Korea, returned to the national team and even promoted the team".