Author of a goal against Rennes, Kang-In Lee rewarded Luis Enrique’s choice to start him in 9. However, is this tactical option sustainable for PSG? Bixente Lizarazu strongly doubts it.
Since the first day against Le Havre, PSG and Luis Enrique have been in deep reflection: who can occupy the forefront of the Parisian attack? A debate forced by Gonçalo Ramos’ serious ankle injury. The Portuguese had an avenue to score as many goals as possible this season. His three-month absence forces Luis Enrique to try bets in attack. At number 9, he has already tried the options Marco Asensio, his favorite, and Désiré Doué. Friday night against Rennes, it was Kang-In Lee’s turn to occupy this role in the absence of the injured Asensio.
Nothing will match Ramos in 9
A choice that more or less bore fruit. The Korean scored a goal against Stade Rennais. A real fox’s achievement since he headed a shot from Barcola that was repelled by the post. Will putting Kang-In Lee at the forefront of the attack be enough for the major events in the Champions League and the trip to Arsenal on Tuesday in particular? Bixente Lizarazu doubts it. The TF1 consultant welcomes Luis Enrique’s initiative but, at the risk of worrying Parisian supporters, he believes that PSG cannot compete with the other big teams with such a composition.
« I don’t like false number 9s, I prefer real number 9s. I find that City are much better with Haaland, a real 9. Paris must manage since for me the real specialist is Ramos. They manage with Asensio who is already not a real 9, with Doué who is not, with Kang-In Lee who is not either. Kang-In Lee is a very, very good footballer, he needs to get used to PSG, and a very good footballer can play almost everywhere. But, the very high level is specialization. His real position is not center forward, he helps out but that is limited to that », he analyzed in Téléfoot. Enough to make PSG regret not having been able to attract an additional center forward this summer.
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