Shocking reality! Enrique Kang-in, who caught the back of football hopes, was overtaken by a 17-year-old prospect→ Excluded from expected lineup

Sep 09, 2025

Shocking reality! Enrique Kang-in, who caught the back of football hopes, was overtaken by a 17-year-old prospect→ Excluded from expected lineup
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Shocking reality! Enrique Kang-in, who caught the back of football hopes, was overtaken by a 17-year-old prospect→ Excluded from expected lineup
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Two main players were missing, but no one expected Lee Kang-in to play.

France's Onse Mundial shed light on the situation of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) squad on the 9th (Korea time), saying, `The prospect to replace Desiree Doue.'

Onse Mundial says 'PSG must find a solution to fill the gap between Usman Dembele and Doue. Coach Luis Enrique has many options, but a young prospect can use this opportunity to establish himself. Lee Kang-in seemed to be ahead, but the prospect overtook him.It is known that. Enrique is seriously considering hiring Ibrahim Mbaye. We can secure valuable time to play.




There was no name for Lee Kang-in on the starting list expected by French media. France's VIPSG predicted that Bradley Barcola, Mbaye, Gonzalo Hamus and Khvicha Kvaratshelia would play in the attack. João Neves, Fabian Lewis, Mayulu and Warren Zairemeri were also mentioned as candidates for the midfield.

Shocking reality! Enrique Kang-in, who caught the back of football hopes, was overtaken by a 17-year-old prospect→ Excluded from expected lineup
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PSG's main players have recently been injured. PSG said on its official website on the 7th that Dembele suffered a serious hamstring injury. It is unlikely that he will be able to play for about six weeks. Doue is also injured and will not be able to play for four weeks'

Along with the departure of the two players, attention was also paid to who would fill the vacancy. Lee Kang-in was one of the candidates. However, the French media made different predictions. L'Equipe said, `It may be fortunate that Lee Kang-in did not leave the right-handed striker position, but Ibrahim Mbaye is the player who can enjoy this opportunity the most as he has been used ahead of Lee Kang-in throughout this summer.' He explained that Mbaye, a 17-year-old prospect, is likely to receive the opportunity instead of Lee Kang-in.




For Lee Kang-in, it is the worst result in the remaining situation after the transfer failed. The possibility of separation from PSG has been steadily discussed this summer. The shaky position was the problem. Lee Kang-in, who had established himself as a clear main player under Luis Enrique from 2024 to 2025 season, changed rapidly after Hbicha joined the winter transfer market in January, and Lee Kang-in spent more time sitting on the bench.

The season opened again, and hope seemed to be rising. Lee Kang-in played 61 minutes as a starter in the opening match of the French League 1 against Nantes this season, raising expectations for the new season. However, he played 9 minutes as a substitute in the second half of the match against Ange in the second round, and stayed on the bench against Toulouse on the 31st. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) played three league games without a midweek match like the European Champions League. As there is little need to rotate the rotation, Lee Kang-in's playing time, which is considered to be a "squad player", naturally disappeared.

Shocking reality! Enrique Kang-in, who caught the back of football hopes, was overtaken by a 17-year-old prospect→ Excluded from expected lineup
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PSG has been operating a fixed line since the second half of last season, when it achieved 'quadruple (four gold medals).' PSG scored six goals, including João Neves' hat trick, against Toulouse, where Lee Kang-in was absent, winning 6-3 and winning three consecutive league games. It may not be easy for Lee Kang-in to secure a starting position as there are players at the top level of the league in each position.




Lee Kang-in also had no choice but to increase his worries. With only a year left until the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup, he desperately needed time to play. Therefore, I actively considered a summer transfer. An opportunity was opened at the end of the transfer market. That was the suggestion of Nottingham Forest. L'Equipe said 'Lee Kang-in wants to increase his playing time, whether at PSG or other clubs. Nottingham offered around 30 million euros excluding bonuses to recruit Lee Kang-in, it said. Nottingham's proposal is reportedly worth 60 million euros (about 97 billion won) including bonuses. However, PSG insisted on staying and did not accept the transfer offer. In this situation, the situation of being pushed back by prospects is not only bad for Lee Kang-in, but it can also adversely affect the national team.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.