[스포티비뉴스=박건도 기자, 김한림 영상 기자] Even in defeat, Ace’s class was still the same.
Mallorca went on an expedition to Cadiz in the 19th round of Spanish La Liga on the 28th.
Lee Kang-in, who has recently been engulfed in rumors of Premier League transfers to Newcastle United and Aston Villa, appeared in pre-training and started as a left midfielder in a league match against Cadiz.
Lee Kang-in’s team, Mallorca, was shaken by defensive anxiety from the beginning of the game. In the 10th minute of the first half, Vongonda gave up the first goal and was dragged away.
Even when the team was losing, Lee Kang-in struggled. In the 22nd minute of the first half, he evaded the defender with a fantastic move and served as the starting point for the build-up with an accurate pass. He made cracks in the opponent’s defense with a one-two pass using a teammate, or chilled the defense of Cadiz with a sharp cross. However, Mallorca once again conceded to Cadiz and finished the first half down 0-2.
Lee Kang-in’s performance continued in the second half. He created several chances by stabbing in the right space passes. However, the Mallorca strikers swallowed their regrets by being silent each time. Lee Kang-in, who covered the entire field for 74 minutes, was replaced by Rodriguez and left the ground.
Although Mallorca lost 0-2 to Cadiz in the relegation zone, Lee Kang-in played the role of an ace and proved why he was at the center of the Premier League transfer rumor.