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| ◇Lee Kang-in, heat map against Sturmgrats. Source = Sofa Score |
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Is Luis Enrique Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach trying to use Lee Kang-in as a new season 'genius midfielder'Sumi' (defensive midfielder).
Lee Kang-in started in a pre-season friendly against Sturmgratz (Austria) at Wörterze Stadion in Klagenfurt, Kernten, Austria on the 8th (Korea time) and played about 72 minutes until he was replaced by Aimang Kara in the 27th minute of the second half.
In terms of formation, Lee Kang-in, who played as a right midfielder in the 4-4-2 formation, played a deep-lining playmaking role by staying in the third line, not the second line of attack, most of the time, as in the game heat map.
Midfielder Ibrahim Mbaye's first goal in the 9th minute of the first half gave PSG a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute, and he played a key role in the additional goal with a sharp kill pass towards striker Randal Colomuani, who was slipping into the right space. Midfielder Carlos Soler, who received Colomuani's cutback, scored with a calm shot in front of the gate.
Lee Kang-in recorded a total of 61 cheek touches and a 96% pass success rate (45 successful) in 72 minutes with his particularly light physical movement, and attempted long passes six times and delivered them to his teammates five times accurately. 1 key pass, 1 Big Chance creation, 2 dribbling successes, 10 ground-contending successes, 5 fouls, 2 fouls, and 3 tackles have had a huge impact on offense and defense.
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Lee Kang-in was one of the most outstanding players at PSG on the day, with Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery and Fabian Lewis, who played as PSG's main players in the 2023-2024 season, not playing or being substituted in the second half. He showed off his genius that can show off his skills in any position without regret, giving a green light to the second season.
The statistical company 'Sopa Score' gave Lee Kang-in the highest rating of 7.6. It was higher than scorers Soler (7.5 points) and Mbaye (7.4 points).
After losing ace Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), PSG drew 2-2 in their first pre-season friendly of the season. He led the way with two goals in the 12th minute, but allowed consecutive goals from Amadi Kamara in the 15th minute and Otar Kiteishvili in the 42nd minute.
Midfielder Joao Neves, recruited by PSG with a huge investment this summer, made his unofficial debut in the 15th minute of the second half by substituting for Colomuani. He worked with Lee Kang-in for about 12 minutes.
Lee Kang-in will move to Germany on the 11th and play his second friendly match with Leipzig.
yoonjinman@sportschosun.com
