While coach Luis Enrique acknowledged Lee Kang-in’s participation in the Jeonbuk match, Lee Kang-in said that Neymar and chemistry were “too good from the beginning, and they were accepted well.”

PSG arrived at Gimhae International Airport on the 2nd ahead of the match against Jeonbuk Hyundai in the third game of the Coupang Play Series scheduled to be held on the 3rd at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. After entering the country, the team headed to their lodgings, took a short break, and then proceeded to open training at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. 

Lee Kang-in greeted fans at the airport, greeted them, even had time to sign autographs for fans despite his busy schedule. He also showed his affection for the fans who came to him by greeting and serving fans at the open training. 

In the open training, first, a group of teammates conducted light passing training, and then the players who played the match against Inter Milan went back to the locker room after light running. Lee Kang-in, along with other players, practiced mini-game passing while wearing a boy vest. 

After completing his training, Lee Kang-in walked around the stadium and greeted the fans who came to see him. He took a lap around the Busan Asiad main stadium and left memories for the fans, such as hand greetings, smiles, and commemorative photos.

However, despite Lee Kang-in’s participation in open training, it was unclear whether he would be able to play in the match against Jeonbuk on the 3rd. 

The reason Lee Kang-in had been excluded from team training and matches was due to an injury problem that occurred right before the Asian tour. 

On the 22nd, Lee Kang-in started the first pre-season friendly match against Le Havre held at ‘Campus PSG’ located in Poissy, outside Paris, France, PSG’s training ground. At the time, Lee Kang-in performed excellently throughout the first half, but bad news came just before halftime. He felt thigh pain during the sprint in the 42nd minute of the first half, and was later replaced due to a hamstring injury. 

Lee Kang-in lowered his head right in front of coach Enrique and touched his right thigh. Coach Enrique, who did not need to overdo it because it was a friendly match, immediately replaced Lee Kang-in with another player.

Contrary to concerns, it was reported that the injuries were not serious. He was also listed on the Asian Tour roster released by PSG, and appeared on the team’s official schedule, and was not in a state where he had to focus on rehabilitation due to injury. 

However, I couldn’t see Lee Kang-in in the game. In the open training before the friendly against Al Nasr, Lee Kang-in, who was confirmed to enter the indoor training ground immediately after greeting the fans, recently returned to team training and started his recovery from injury. 

When news came that he had partially returned to team training, overseas media responded positively to the possibility of participating in the Jeonbuk match.메이저사이트

Spanish media Marca said on the 1st (Korean time), “There is a possibility of reappearing in Jeonbuk,” and “Lee Kang-in can reappear in Thursday’s game and finish the tour. He made his debut in the first game against Le Havre, He had to come out right before halftime due to muscle pain. He didn’t even participate in the game against Inter Milan,” he explained, explaining that Lee Kang-in could finish the Asian tour by playing against Jeonbuk.

The French media Paris team also said, “Lee Kang-in arrived in Tokyo this week with good news. He was able to participate in training hosted by coach Enrique and coaches. Participation in this training is an encouraging signal for players who are preparing for the season. There is a high possibility that he had in mind the match against Jeonbuk Hyundai, which will be held at .

In the end, coach Enrique also acknowledged Lee Kang-in’s participation in the Jeonbuk match. Coach Enrique, who attended the press conference before the Jeonbuk match, said, “Lee Kang-in is in good condition to play, and he will definitely play tomorrow. I don’t know how many minutes he will play, but he will play tomorrow.” Admitted.

In the midst of this, Lee Kang-in, who met with reporters in the mixed zone (joint coverage area) after the open training, directly revealed his physical condition after the open training. 

The following is a Q&A with Lee Kang-in.

-You showed Korean fans the first time you trained in a PSG uniform.

So good. I am so happy to be able to play in Korea, and I think I have to show a good image if I play in the game tomorrow as well as the team. 

-Are you in good shape to run?

I have recovered a lot, and my body is fine. Of course, I don’t have a body that can run for 90 minutes. But my body is fine, and as I said, I don’t decide whether I will play or not, so I will do my best to make him play.

– It’s a hot topic because you’re close with Neymar. How did you become close?

Somehow, it seems like I’m close with all the players, not just me. From the first time I went, he treated me very well and accepted me well. It is also an honor for me to be able to play on the same team with such good players. I and my teammates will do our best so that we can show a better image.

-This is the last pre-season game in Korea. What are your resolutions for the opening of the league?

Little by little, it seems that the players are accepting the football that the coach wants and playing together. I think I will play better soccer as I go, and the play the coach wants will come out. 

Since this is the first season, it seems more important than the result is whether the players of a tolerable team get along well and play the football the coach wants. Since it is a league from next week, an important day has arrived, so I think I need to prepare well with the players to show a good performance and bring good results.

– Regarding the confrontation with Jeonbuk Hyun-jae.

As a Korean player, historically (Jeonbuk) is a very good team. I don’t think it’s an easy opponent, and I think it’s a good opponent. I will do my best, prepare well, and try to win.