Lee Kang-in is the representative of PSG!...UCL's exclusive press conference for the 'stage of stars'
Lee Kang-in is the representative of PSG!...UCL's exclusive press conference for the 'stage of stars'
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Lee Kang-in (23) is gaining his status. After scoring his fourth goal in the French professional football league, he is holding a press conference as the representative player of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the UEFA Champions League match.
Lee Kang-in attended a press conference held a day before the third round of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League phase against PSV Eindhoven (the Netherlands) at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, at 4 a.m. on the 23rd (Korea time) and proudly expressed his recent position change and the atmosphere within the team.
The fact that Lee Kang-in went to the press conference over French national team Usman Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Warren Zaire Emery, as well as world-class players in the team such as Vitinya and João Neves, which represent European countries, indicates the recent elevated status.
"I will always do 100% for the team," said Lee Kang-in, who participated in the UCL press conference for the first time since joining PSG. "People always expect goals or assists from strikers, but the most important thing is to help the team win. I had a good start to the season and I'm happy to help the team because I was able to score a goal."
When asked about Luis Enrique's "Fake No. 9" in his "zero-top" tactic, he replied, "Every time I play as a No. 9, Luis Enrique requires a lot of movement. I think that's good. I think we can create space, create opportunities through that space. With that freedom, that movement, we can get more opportunities, score more goals. My favorite position? I want to play in any position. I will always do my best to help my teammates and team."
Regarding the improvement efforts to improve further, he said, "Since I came to the club, I have always tried hard to help the team. That is the key. All the players are trying to improve, and it makes the team stronger," adding, "Everyone knows it is a very important game for us. I want to do my best to help the team. The fans will help us improve. We will try to produce perfect results to achieve good results."
When asked about the recent surge in popularity, he replied, "I don't think it will change much. I have always loved soccer. Family and soccer are the most important things for me. I have more pressure because I am in a big club, but I always try to be a better soccer player. I am focusing on soccer. I will move forward like that. I want to enjoy it all and help the team remain the most important thing. Whether it's a good performance or a victory. I hope it will continue to be that way."
On the pressure from the big clubs, he said, "Every game is important in Paris Saint-Germain. Whether it's Ligue 1, Coupe de France, or the UEFA Champions League. Every game is a final for us in this tournament. We will try our best to win the three points."
He also explained his adaptation process at big clubs and his soccer style. "When I arrive at a new country or a new club, every player has to adapt. It was easy for me because all my teammates try to help me. I could easily adapt. We have a very young squad, we help each other, and that gives us a lot of strength." 먹튀검증
"I haven't been a physical athlete with a lot of strength or speed since I was a kid. I had to find my style. So being a technical player helped. And now I try to improve both technically and physically to help the team."
Luis Enrique, who had a press conference on the sidelines of Lee Kang-in, also praised Lee once again as a versatile player when asked about him. "Lee Kang-in is one of the players that came in last year. He is from Mallorca. He is talented, plays for the national team, can score goals, and is versatile," Enrique said.
Lee Kang-in scored his fourth league goal in the 45th minute of the second half as PSG's "fake No. 9" as soon as he was substituted in the 13th minute of the second half against Strasbourg in League 1 on the 20th. As he has become the main player of the 4-2 victory, he is gradually establishing himself as the core of Enrique's tactics.