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Luis Enrique Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach started to protect Lee Kang-in.
In an interview with French daily Le Parisien on the 22nd (Korea time), Enrique said "Lee Kang-in is an immeasurable player" when asked if he knew he was being criticized a lot.
Lee Kang-in is playing in all the games played by PSG this season. Under Enrique, who actively utilizes the rotation, he is doing his job by going back and forth between selection and replacement.
Despite this, criticism is coming out. Pierre Ménez, who served as France's leading commentator and was removed from the broadcaster in 2021 on charges of sexual harassment, said last month "Lee Kang-in is a colorless, odorless player. I can't see any forward play." "It's annoying to see how PSG treats certain players. This is the case with Lee Kang-in starting and replacing. I'm not a good player to play at PSG." Also "Lee Kang-in is a versatile player that coach Enrique will like. There's a reason why I'm criticizing this`"I've seen a video of Lee Kang-in dribbling in the Primera Liga, but PSG doesn't do it at all. This is the part that annoys me so much" he raised his voice.
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Enrique had a different opinion. He said "What a high-level player has in common is to be criticized" and "You have to know how to get over it and keep believing in yourself as you adapt" He also added that `Lee Kang-in is a popular, very rich player with potential'\````.
PSG is unbeaten (17 wins and 5 draws) in the French Ligue 1 league this season. It has a 10-point lead over second-ranked Marseille (46 points) with 56 points. If this trend continues, it is expected that the league's 14 consecutive losses will be easy. It is also in the quarterfinals of the Coupe de France (FA Cup), and will also play Liverpool in the round of 16 of the European Champions League next month.
"I don't really look at the draw," Enrique said of his showdown with Liverpool. The result is pleasing. Both teams are very high quality and attractive. It will be an exciting match." He said the play-off between Real Madrid and Manchester City could have been the final"The Champions League must play an important game at every stage"He emphasized his concentration.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
