Lee Kang-in and Enrique, who disappeared in the round of 16 of the 0 minute shock Champions League, will also turn a blind eye. Time to decide to break up with PSG

Mar 06, 2025

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It's a shocking turn of events. There were replacement cards left, and there was plenty of time. It was the best time for Lee Kang-in (24) to step up to change the offense.

However, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique did not even look at Lee Kang-in. Coach Enrique, who showed trust in Lee Kang-in regardless of the malicious cutting of some French media throughout the season, has changed. Increasingly, he is not giving Lee Kang-in a chance. It seems time to say goodbye to PSG.

Lee Kang-in was turned away. I didn't get a chance even though I had enough timing to play.

Lee Kang-in's team, PSG, played the first leg of the round of 16 of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League against Liverpool at 5 a.m. on the 6th (Korean time) in Paris, France. A game in which a head start is important to advance to the quarterfinals. However, PSG lost 0-1 after a lethargic attack on its home turf.

It's a shocking defeat. PSG has been undefeated (18 wins and 4 draws) in 22 consecutive official matches since losing 0-1 against Bayern Munich on November 27 last year. Above all, it is a big hit in that the red light came into the quarterfinals. In order for PSG to reach the quarterfinals by turning the tables, it must win the second round of the round of 16 away match against Liverpool on the 12th by more than two goals.

PSG showed overwhelming momentum at its home stadium and tried to beat Liverpool with power. In fact, ball possession reached 65 percent. As many as 28 shots (9 effective shots) came out. Liverpool only had two shots against this. It was a game dominated by PSG.

However, PSG, which overwhelmed the game in such figures, did not win. There was no substance. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker showed such a strong defense, but the sophistication of PSG's attack was also lacking. Liverpool, on the other hand, made one of only two shots the winning goal.

It was the result of a frightening counterattack. Liverpool left out Mohamed Salah, who was sluggish in the 41st minute of the second half, and put Elliott in. Elliott made his first ball touch a minute into the game, which was the shot that made the winning goal. Elliott quickly rushed the ball that Liverpool Darwin Núñez pushed to the right side of the penalty area and hit it low with his left foot. It was a perfect finish. I shook the net. Pierce the heart of PSG.

As a result, PSG played a frustrating game. If it was the usual Enrique coach, Lee Kang-in could have been put in as a variable to break this trend.

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However, for some reason, Lee Kang-in was not finally called on this day. This is the first time that Lee Kang-in has not been put into the game at all even though he was on the roster. It means that there has been a big change in the position of the team. PSG leaders and Enrique may have targeted Lee Kang-in for sale.

What is certain is that Lee Kang-in has become completely cold in the team recently. It's not just on this day. Lee Kang-in has been selected in only one of the last five games. The replacement time is also decreasing. On 20 February, he played 30 minutes as a substitute in the second round of the Champions League Round of 16 play-off against Brest. Since then, he has played only 15 and 16 minutes in the 23rd round of the league against Olympique Lyon (24th) and the 24th round against LOSC Lille (2nd), respectively.

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It seems that not only the main competition within the team but also the replacement ranking is falling behind. Khvicha Kvaratshelia, who was newly recruited during the January transfer market, is pushing Lee Kang-in out for now. On top of that, it is also losing ground to position competitors such as Usman Dembele, Desiree Doue and Bradley Barcola. Coach Enrique also gave other players a chance to play against Liverpool, but Lee Kang-in did not let go. Despite the two remaining replacement cards, Lee Kang-in finally turned a blind eye. It seems that it is time to seriously think about leaving PSG through the summer transfer market before being further turned away.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.