[Asian Games] Lee Kang-in Emphasized ‘Team’ and Colleagues’ Even in the Spotlight for his First Appearance
He started as a starter against Bahrain and played 36 minutes... “What’s important is the team win.” 바카라사이트
It was a game in which all attention was focused on him, but Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) emphasized ‘team’ and ‘colleagues.’
The Korean under-24 (U-24) soccer team, led by coach Hwang Seon-hong, won 3-0 in the third and final match of Group E of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games group stage held at the Jinhua Sports Center Stadium in Zhejiang, China, on the 24th.
Lee Kang-in, who arrived in Hangzhou on the 21st and joined Hwang Sun-hong while completing his team's schedule, was deployed in practice for the first time on this day.
He started as a starter and played until the 36th minute of the first half.
He ran around several opposing players, creating space for his teammates, and made several sharp passes.
Failure to increase attack points is not a major point deduction factor.
Initially, Lee Kang-in's selection as a starter on this day was focused on his 'adaptation to the team'.
In the second half, Lee Han-beom (Midtjylland), Baek Seung-ho (Jeonbuk), and Ko Young-jun (Pohang) scored consecutive goals to give Hwang Seon-hong a refreshing victory.
Nevertheless, after the game, reporters from the common coverage area (mixed zone) flocked to Lee Kang-in.
This is because he is the ‘key player’ in Korea’s three consecutive Asian Games wins.
When asked if he felt burdened by all the attention being focused on him, Lee Kang-in said, "I don't think much of it.
“The most important thing now is for everyone to become one team, focus on one goal, and work together to achieve that goal,” he said.
“In the process, I want to help the team as much as possible in reaching that goal.”
He added, “The other players also have great abilities and know soccer well.”
When asked how he feels about his current physical condition, he responded by emphasizing 'team'.
Lee Kang-in said, "The injury has recovered well.
I will try to show a good performance," and added, "Even if I cannot show a good performance (as an individual), the important thing in this competition is the team performance, so I will do my best to win." said.
On this day, he seemed dissatisfied with his performance.
Lee Kang-in said, “It was my first time working with the players (in a real game), and it seems like there is a lot of room for further improvement in the future,” and pledged, “I will do my best to win the next game.”
Hwang Sun-hong, who finished the group stage with a comfortable win, will face Kyrgyzstan in the round of 16 at 8:30 pm on the 27th, Korean time.