2024-03-02 01:19:00
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Lee Kang-in. AP = Yonhap News
Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain, PSG) adjusted his stamina in his team’s game for the first time in a long time. He came on as a late substitute in the second half of a French professional soccer Ligue 1 match against AS Monaco. This can be interpreted as a measure of physical strength in preparation for the UEFA Champions League match this week.
Lee Kang-in came on as a substitute in the 41st minute of the second half of the 2023-24 French Ligue 1 round 24 away game held at Stade Louis II in Monaco, France on the 2nd (Korean time) and played for 4 minutes in regular time. Because his playing time was so short, he did not receive ratings from stat-based media such as Potmob and SofaScore.
This is the first time Lee Kang-in has been used as a substitute in a League 1 game this season, and the second time he has started as a substitute. Last November, even though he sat on the bench, he was unable to come on as a substitute, and coincidentally, the opponent at that time was AS Monaco.
The fact that Lee Kang-in, who recently appeared as a starter in two consecutive games, took a moment to catch his breath is interpreted as a way to prepare for the second leg of the round of 16 of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League against Real Sociedad (Spain) in midweek. Even after missing the AS Monaco match in November last year, Lee Kang-in appeared as a starter in the UEFA Champions League match against Newcastle United (England) in midweek.
Not only Lee Kang-in, but also Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, etc. came on as substitutes in the second half to adjust their condition. Kylian Mbappe, who started as a starter, only played the first half, and Gonzalo Hamus and Lucas Hernández were also substituted early in the second half and ended the game early.
Since he was only entered into the game at the end of the game, he did not leave an impressive record. Lee Kang-in only touched the ball four times, attempted four passes and succeeded in three. There was not enough time to leave various records, including shooting and dribbling.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Kylian Mbappe is feeling disappointed. Photo = Getty Images
With Lee Kang-in coming on as a substitute, PSG drew with AS Monaco without scoring, recording a draw in two consecutive games. In the match against Stade Rennes on the 26th of last month, PSG was unable to decide the game with a score of 1-1.
PSG, with Hamus at the center and Mbappe and Marco Asensio in the offensive line, led the game with 68% of the ball, but were tied at 14-14 in shots. In terms of effective shots, they were slightly ahead at 7-6, but it did not come to fruition.
In the PotMob rating, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made 6 saves and was selected as the best player of the game with a rating of 8.6. While the defensive back four all received ratings in the 7-point range, the three offensive players at the front all remained in the 6-point range.
PSG, who accumulated 1 point, recorded 55 points (16 wins, 7 draws, 1 loss), widening the gap with 2nd place Brestois (43 points) to 12 points. AS Monaco is in 3rd place with 42 points.
After finishing the game that day, PSG heads to Spain and clashes with Real Sociedad in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 to be held at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain at 5 a.m. on the 6th.
In the home game held last month, PSG won 2-0 with consecutive goals from Mbappe and Bradley Barcola, putting them in an advantageous position to advance to the quarterfinals. Even if they lose by 1 goal in the second game, they can advance to the quarterfinals.
Lee Kang-in missed the first game due to symptoms of a viral infection. Her match with her best friend Takefusa Kubo (Japan) was also canceled, and in the second leg of the round of 16, the match between Lee Kang-in and Kubo is expected to take place on the ‘War of Stars’ UEFA Champions League stage.
The match between PSG and Rennes held at Parc des Princes on the 26th of last month. Lee Kang-in is warming up before the game. Photo = PSG SNS
A photo posted by Son Heung-min on social media after receiving an apology from Lee Kang-in, with whom he had a conflict during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Photo = Son Heung-min’s Instagram
Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in was at the center of controversy after having a conflict with national team captain Son Heung-min (Tottenham) at a dinner party on the eve of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup semifinals. In response to the so-called low-cost controversy, Lee Kang-in personally visited Son Heung-min and apologized, and also called each of the Asian Cup members at the time to apologize.
Lee Kang-in said on social media at the time, “I did something I should never have done at a dinner table. (Son) I thought it was important for Heung-min to visit his brother in person and offer a sincere apology, and through a long conversation, I had time to understand the weight of the claim and reflect on myself. I also contacted each and every one of my other seniors and colleagues to apologize. “I am deeply reflecting,” he apologized.
Son Heung-min also posted a photo of himself smiling with Lee Kang-in and said, “I don’t think I did a good job either. However, my position is that one of the captain’s duties is to do things I don’t like for the sake of the team,” he said. “As the captain of the national team, I once again sincerely apologize. (Lee) Kangin is going through a very difficult time. “Please forgive me just once with a generous heart,” he wrote.
Reporter Kim Myeong-seok clear@edaily.co.kr
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