"There's an LEE." PSG Coach Luis Enrique "Oshimen, no Sancho needed. There are newcomers such as LEE"

Sep 05, 2024

"There's a LEE"

PSG coach Luis Enrique has clearly stated that he is not willing to change the existing framework.

CBS Sports, a sports media outlet, said on the 5th (Korea time) 'PSG continues to have voices about strengthening its power. After transferring Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, the financial situation improved. There are opinions that Victor Osimhen and Jadon Sancho should be recruited'Luis Enrique said in an interview that players like Osimhen and Sancho were not needed. He expressed his willingness to create a growing team centered on Lee Kang-in and Asensio, the report said.

Lee Kang-in has been steadily taking the opportunity to play since the opening of this season. Of course, he played 71 minutes against Le Havre, the season opener, and made the starting list.

However, his playing time is gradually decreasing to 28 minutes against Montpellier and 16 minutes against Lille.

It is also true that João Neves' position seems to be diminishing as he joins the midfield. However, Lee Kang-in scored his second consecutive goal since the opening, and he also showed a strong impact against Lille.

Local media reported that there was also a swap deal proposal between Lee Kang-in and Victor Osimhen. Fabrizio Romano, Europe's top transfer expert, reported on his social media that `Napoli wanted Lee Kang-in as Osimhen's swap deal card, but PSG rejected it.' In the end, negotiations with EPL Chelsea and Saudi Al Ahli fell through and left on loan to Galatasaray in Turkiye.

CBS Sports viewed Enrique's principles very positively.

The media said that `PSG, which has started well, has formed a very strong team color since Kylian Mbappe.' Coach Enrique sets his goal to raise new players such as Lee Kang-in and establish a team color. There is no significant change from the existing framework.

It meant that he trusted Lee Kang-in.

The media outlet said: "'It was PSG, which hit the transfer market over the last few years when they acquired Neymar from Barcelona and Kylian Mbappe from AS Monaco. He even brought Lionel Messi, but he has made it clear in the last two years that Galictico policy is no longer the right policy direction for the club. PSG is rebuilding its team around young, hungry, and high-potential newcomers as part of a move towards a new era. Coach Luis Enrique said he received the lowest wage bill within the limits of financial fair play in just 12 months.

sfryu@sportschosun.com