2024-01-17 01:12:37
Sports Chosun = Reporter Park Chan-jun
The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Bahrain was held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on the 15th (local time). Lee Kang-in is attempting a shot. Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man [email protected]/2023.01.15
The hero against Bahrain was definitely ‘Golden Boy’ Lee Kang-in (23, Paris Saint-Germain).
The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Bahrain was held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on the 15th (local time). Lee Kang-in is trying to break through. Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man [email protected]/2023.01.15
Kang-in Lee started as a right midfielder in the first match of Group E of the Qatar Asian Cup against Bahrain held at Al Rayyan Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar on the 15th (Korean time) and played the full game. In short, he performed a ‘one man show’. In the 6th minute of the second half, when Al Hashash was allowed an equalizer (1-1), and there was an uneasy atmosphere, Lee Kang-in’s left foot flashed. In the 11th minute of the second half, Lee Kang-in received a pass from Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) and hit the Bahrain net with a fantastic left-footed shot. It was such an important score that even Coach Klinsmann celebrated with great enthusiasm. The lead was uneasy by one goal, and at a moment when victory was still difficult to guarantee, Lee Kang-in solved the problem again. In the 23rd minute, in a counterattack situation, he received a pass from Hwang In-beom (Zvezda), beat a defender, and finished with his left foot exquisitely, sealing the victory. Korea won 3-1 thanks to Lee Kang-in’s multiple goals, taking a refreshing first step toward winning the Asian Cup for the first time in 64 years. It was the first game in 35 years since the 1988 Qatar Games to win by more than a two-goal margin.
The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Bahrain was held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on the 15th (local time). Lee Kang-in is attempting a pass. Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man [email protected]/2023.01.15
Lee Kang-in is now the undisputed ace of Korean soccer. Since taking office as coach Jurgen Klinsmann, his importance in the national team has increased significantly, and he has been performing surprisingly well recently. Lee Kang-in has recorded 6 goals -3 assists in 6 games since the evaluation against Tunisia on October 13th, when he scored his A match debut goal, until this time in Bahrain. In terms of presence alone, he is no less than ‘Captain’ Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham). Located on the right, he moves to the center with brilliant pressure relief, and his sharp passes and shots are Korea’s key attack routes. In the match against Bahrain, Lee Kang-in touched the ball 76 times and made 2 effective shots, 3 key passes, 3 big chances, 3 crosses, and 8 dribbles. Considering that Korea recorded three goals and five effective shots on this day, it is no exaggeration to say that they virtually defeated Bahrain single-handedly.
The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Bahrain was held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on the 15th (local time). The Korean players who won the game are happy. Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man [email protected]/2023.01.15
The problem is that as Lee Kang-in’s performance grows, the dependence on him increases. Klinsmann has overcome the early transition period and is having fun with soccer, which maximizes the autonomy of players. The best players in the big league, such as Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton), were released freely so that they could play what they do best. The biggest beneficiary is by far Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in is demonstrating his creativity to the fullest through free play without tactical restrictions.
The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Bahrain was held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on the 15th (local time). Lee Kang-in is cheering after scoring a comeback goal. Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man [email protected]/2023.01.15
However, the recent appearance went beyond actively utilizing Lee Kang-in and leaned on his individual skills. In fact, it was close to ‘play soccer.’ Even in the last friendly match against Iraq before this tournament, the first half without Lee Kang-in was a frustrating attack. In the game against Bahrain, Lee Kang-in couldn’t catch the ball in the early stages, and it was frustrating because the game didn’t work out at all. As Lee Kang-in’s ball touches increased, Korea’s attack began to revive. Hwang In-beom’s opening goal in the 38th minute of the first half was also the result of Lee Kang-in’s two passes that changed the flow of the game. If Lee Kang-in’s instinct as a problem solver had not been unleashed in the second half, there could have been an unexpected result. Experts point out, “Even with all-time great members like Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, and Hwang Hee-chan, the fact that only Lee Kang-in is visible is an issue that Klinsmann needs to improve upon.”
Lee Kang-in, who has outstanding individual skills, is undoubtedly the Klinsmann’s best weapon. He is a player who can change the landscape of Korean soccer, which was struggling with dense defense. However, it should not be ‘reliance’ rather than ‘utilization’. Lee Kang-in alone cannot stand at the top of Asia. Reporter Park Chan-jun [email protected]
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