Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) headed to the bench early even after showing good performance.
Lee Kang-in started in the round of 64 of the 2024-2025 Coupe de France against Langs at Stade Bollard Delleis in Langs, France on the 23rd (Korea time) and played a great role until the 21st minute of the second half.
Lee Kang-in, who played as a right wing forward, led the attack by creating a synergy effect with Ashraf Hakimi. He created chances by moving from the right to the center, and he also aimed for the goal with sharp shots. In the middle of the first half, when Usman Dembele, who played as a front-line striker, was not seen, Lee Kang-in moved to the center and played a zero-top role. He also helped Marquignos’ decisive shot with a sharp kick even in the corner kick situation.
In the second half, Lee Kang-in led the attack with stable ball keeping and accurate and sharp kicks. Among the starting strikers, his condition and performance were the best.
However, PSG coach Luis Enrique put in Bradley Barcola without Lee Kang-in in the 21st minute of the second half. He chose to call Lee Kang-in to the bench by adding Gonzalo Hamus, who was in good harmony with Lee Kang-in. On the other hand, Dembele, who was sluggish throughout the game and had ups and downs, stayed on the pitch until the end.
Immediately after the substitution, PSG allowed the first goal. Hamus scored the equalizer but failed to score any more in the fourth minute after the loss, and the team started a shootout in the round of 64 Coupe de France. The team won the penalty shootout 3-4, but the result was not satisfactory given that PSG is the strongest team in the league.
Lee Kang-in has been playing as a key player this season due to his stable performance and undulating performance. However, it is also true that he cannot be seen as the perfect best 11. Dembele and Barcola, who are from France, are closer to the main players in wing forward. Although there is no significant difference in performance, Lee Kang-in’s position changes fluidly depending on Enrique’s decision. 메이저사이트
After the match, PSG ended its first half of the tournament. The team will have a showdown with AS Monaco at the Trope des Champion (Super Cup) on Jan. 6 next year, before resuming its first league schedule in the second half with a match with Saint-Etienne on Jan. 12.