Japanese midfielder Kunimoto of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors was caught drinking and driving by the police.
On the 8th, the Jeonbuk club said that Kunimoto was caught by the police while driving under the influence of alcohol around 3 am on the same day, and that he has been notified to related organizations such as the Korea Professional Football Federation and is being investigated.
Jeonbuk explained through the club’s Instagram, “The club that confirmed this fact immediately reported it to the Professional Football Federation in accordance with the regulations.”
“I am deeply responsible for this matter, and I will do my best to prevent this from happening again through thorough education and management,” he said.
He added, “Once again, I sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans by causing an unintentional scandal during Sizon.”
With Kunimoto’s departure, Jeonbuk, which is chasing leader Ulsan Hyundai, suffered a bad fate.
Kunimoto has played in 14 regular league matches this season, scoring 4 goals and assisting, leading Jeonbuk’s attack.
In the ‘June Adidas Point’, which is the K-League player ranking point announced by the Professional Football Federation on the 6th, he showed his recent skills, ranking second after Gangwon FC’s Daewon Kim.
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