Lee Kang-in 'Chasing Asian Cup'
Is Resting Well Until Next Week
Took a Vacation
Lee Kang-in Paris Saint-Germain will have a break.
Paris Saint-Germain will play its home game against Lille in the 21st round of League 1 in the 2023-24 season at 5 a.m. on the 11th.
Lee Kang-in, who returned to his team after the Asian Cup match, is not expected to play on the day. Coach Luis Enrique said in a press conference on the 9th, "Lee Kang-in was placed on leave following the coach's instructions after a long journey of the competition," adding, "Lee wants to return to training and games, but he will be on vacation until next week."
Lee Kang-in displayed his presence as an ace in the Asian Cup by scoring three goals with Son Heung-min Tottenham Hotspur and the most goals scored in his team. He entered the tournament aiming for the first Asian Cup championship in 64 years, but the result was disappointing. Lee lost to Jordan 0-2 in the semifinals.
After the competition, Lee Kang-in returned to France and sought to return to the game. However, Enrique gave Lee a break. Asked if Lee was injured, Enrique said, "No. He is in perfect condition. I hope he is tanning."
Paris Saint-Germain will play Real Sociedad in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 on the 15th and continue its League 1 away match against Nantes on the 18th.
Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in expressed his feelings after finishing the Asian Cup on his Instagram. "The players, coaching staff, and support staff worked hard together with the goal of the Asian Cup for a month, but I have a lot of regrets personally because I couldn't achieve the desired results," he said.
"I wanted to repay you with good results at the Asian Cup thanks to the constant expectations and support of soccer fans who always support our national team, but I'm sorry I couldn't," he said.
"I think many fans will be disappointed, but if you trust and support our national team as you have done so far, we will work hard to become a team and show more advanced plays on the field, and furthermore to become a competitive team on the world stage," he stressed.
Finally, he stressed, "I will try to be a player who is dedicated to my team and also plays one step more for the team's victory." 사설토토
