Lee Kang-in (22, Paris Saint-Germain) will join the Asian Games national team on the 14th.
An official from the Korea Football Association (KFA) said in this paper on the 13th, “We are definitely seeing the joining.” PSG said it will announce when it will join on the 13th. “The timing of joining will be announced by head coach Hwang Sun-hong tomorrow (14th).”메이저놀이터
With six days left before the first group match of the Hangzhou Asian Games against Kuwait, whether Lee Kang-in will join Hwang Sun-hong is drawing keen attention. This is because head coach Hwang Sun-hong has long vowed to form a team centered on Lee Kang-in. In addition, this tournament is considered very important for Lee Kang-in, who has not yet solved the military problem.
The prevailing assessment is that Lee Kang-in’s joining is essential for South Korea’s third consecutive Asian Games gold medal harvest. However, Hwang Sun-hong, who has not been able to utilize Lee Kang-in, has publicly expressed his regret. Lee Kang-in was always called by the adult national team, and it has been a year since he last worked with Hwang. As it was a long time ago that he coached Lee Kang-in, Hwang recently expressed his desire to join Lee Kang-in as soon as possible.
Lee Kang-in reportedly talked about his participation in the Asian Games when he signed a contract with PSG this summer. Hwang Sun-hong was likely to join, but the problem was also the “time.” The Asian Games require permission from their teams, not from FIFA. PSG should play the UEFA Champions League (UCL) as well as the French League 1 from September to October when the Asian Games will be held. It is not easy to give up Lee Kang-in.
A KFA official said, “We have made sufficient contact with the association, and we decided to let you know when to join after seeing the situation by the 13th. He said, “The club seems to be taking time because there is also a presence in PSG.” It is known that PSG’s reply has not yet come. The answer to the timing of Lee Kang-in’s transfer was decided to be informed by Hwang Sun-hong facing reporters at Paju NFC on the morning of the 14th.
Lee Kang-in, who recently returned from a thigh quadriceps injury, began team training. In the video released by PSG, Lee Kang-in showed light physical movements such as passing and shooting. PSG is ahead of the fifth round of the French League 1 home game against OGC Nice on the 16th, and it is likely to be Lee Kang-in’s return match.
However, if he heads to China after the match on the 16th, his chances of playing in the first group match of the Asian Games on the 19th will be reduced. This is because jet lag and condition management are needed. Hwang Sun-hong’s team is scheduled to play against Thailand on the 21st and Bahrain on the 24th.
No Responses