This is my seat. PSG Lee Kang-in added an attack point as soon as he returned as a starting winger. 6th help in 2 months
Apr 23, 2025
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The desperate appeal of Lee Kang-in (24) of the 'Best Talent in Korean Football' came out through the game. Coach Luis Enrique, who had plans to convert himself into a defensive midfielder, seemed to show that 'my place is right here' Lee Kang-in, who started as a wing striker for the first time in a long time, added an attack point to help the team.
Lee Kang-in started as a right winger for the first time in a long time in an away game against Nantes in the 29th round of the 2024-2025 French League 1 at 3:45 a.m. on the 23rd (Korean time). It was his second consecutive start following his 28th round match against Le Havre last weekend.
There was a big difference from the last game. Lee Kang-in was deployed as a central midfielder in the match against Le Havre and played 73 minutes. It was a more focused position on the defense. PSG coach Luis Enrique has been asking Lee Kang-in for several positions, but he recently wants to play as a defensive midfielder. This is because the team's midfield and offensive line are already full of competitive players.
In fact, Coach Enrique said at a pre-press conference held a day before the match against Nantes that `I know defensive midfielders are not ideal positions for Lee Kang-in, who has excellent offensive instincts. However, not all players can play in comfortable positions. Even in such a situation, running can bring a lot of things in terms of mental strength.", he said, noting that he could be used as a defensive midfielder in the match against Nantes.
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Coach Enrique put Lee Kang-in in the right position of the front three-top along with Khvicha Kvaratshelia-Uman Dembele, putting up a 4-3-3 formation. Nuno Mendes-Lucas Veraldu-Marquignos-Warren Jair Emery came forward for goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Fabian Lewis-Vitinya-Jouan Neves was deployed in the midfield area.
Lee Kang-in, who returned as a right winger for the first time in a long time, proved with his ability why he had to take the striker position. He scored an attack point in the 34th minute of the first half. Lee Kang-in, who received a pass given by Dembele in the box, pushed the ball sharply to the other side. It's because I saw Vitinya flooding in from the back. The ball that Lee Kang-in stabbed was delivered in front of Vitinya, and Vitinya fired a shot as it was and shook the opponent's net.
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Lee Kang-in almost scored himself in the third minute of the second half. In the counterattack situation, Dembele in the center pushed the ball to Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in shot in the box, but it was missed. In the end, Lee Kang-in was replaced with Dembele and Zaire Emery in the 18th minute of the second half with a 1-0 lead.
However, after Lee Kang-in was absent, PSG allowed an equalizer. Douglas August's left footed shot in the 38th minute of the second half shook the PSG net. PSG ended up in a 1-1 draw. Still, the unbeaten streak continues.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
