It is not the Parisian who attracts the most light unlike a Bradley Barcola or an Ousmane Dembele. Kang-In Lee is the very definition of a shadow worker. Discreet, but extremely effective. The 23-year-old South Korean won his starting place at PSG, first against Rennes then Arsenal in the Champions League (2-0). And could still be lined up this Sunday, at the end of the 7th day of Ligue 1 against OGC Nice.
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“A versatile player who can do everything”
Luis Enrique has used it as his “Swiss army knife” since the start of the season. The Parisian coach made him play winger, wide midfielder, number 10 and sometimes false number 9 like against the Gunners.
“He’s such a versatile player, he can do everythingrecognized the Spanish technician, after the victory of the Parisians against Stade Rennais, during the 6th day (3-1). He has an essential characteristic in our game: he does not lose the ball, even if he is pressed and squeezed up close. He played much more freely inside the game, occupied the spaces well and made his teammates shine.he said about himself in a post-match press conference. To this wide range, the 1.73m South Korean also has the ability to score: he has already scored three goals in seven days.
Consequence: his coach regularly prefers him to Randal Kolo Muani in the false center forward position to compensate in particular for the absence of the injured Gonçalo Ramos and Marco Asensio, the ex-Madrilenian often also used in this position.
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“I love him,” says Luis Fernandez, former PSG coach.
On social networks, many praise his excess of energy and his combativeness on the field. This is evidenced by this defensive withdrawal against Arsenal.
Intelligent in the game and his movements with or without the ball, good in pressing, the left-hander plays just in small perimeters and is capable of extending with precision. In addition, he never shy away from defensive tasks, he is a real fighter. “I love this one!” »Luis Fernandez tells us.
The former PSG coach is full of praise for the South Korean international (33 caps, 9 goals): “It plays, it comes with good dispositions, good attitudes. He runs everywhere and he has the ability to adapt to the positions in which he plays. When he is a substitute and he comes back, he is happy. He does what he is asked to do and he does it well. It’s a treat to see him play. »
The 1984 European champion with the Blues also underlines his “excellent state of mind. I am admiring. »
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“I would have liked to have people like him on my team”
The South Korean attacking midfielder joined Paris in July 2023 from Mallorca for 22 million euros, including bonus. He has signed with the capital club until 2028. “When you take Joao Neves, Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha or Lee, they are boys dedicated to a good causestill appreciates Luis Fernandez. They wear their jerseys for the club, they have exemplary behavior, they don’t complain. He’s a Parisian midfielder who will cause problems for a lot of clubs. They are young, adaptable. And Lee always responds”insists the consultant of beIN Sports which ensures: “I would have liked to have a lot of players like him on my team. »
