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Lee Kang-in Yonhap News
Lee Kang-in (21, Mallorca), the next-generation leader of Korean football, missed the opportunity to catch ‘Dae-eo’ FC Barcelona. Unlike usual, Lee Kang-in, who was placed on the right flank rather than the central midfielder, could not boast of his strong point of passing.
Mallorca lost 0-1 at home in the 19th round of the La Liga match against Barcelona at the Estadi de Son Mosi in Mallorca, Spain on the 3rd (Korean time). Kang-in Lee appeared as a starter and played 71 minutes until the 26th minute of the second half and was substituted.
Mallorca’s loss on this day was painful because Barcelona filled the place where key players left due to COVID-19 and sent out team B players.
Team B players appeared, but Barcelona went up to the opposing half as usual and pressed forward, and Mallorca did not respond.
Kang-in Lee, who played as a ‘winger’ rather than a central midfielder, did not show an impressive appearance. In the 42nd minute of the first half, it was disappointing that the shot from the free-kick chance, which was obtained with a bold breakthrough right in front of the penalty area, was held in the arms of the opposing goalkeeper. Mallorca conceded the final header goal to Luke the Yong two minutes later.
Mallorca was ranked 15th with 20 points from 4 wins, 8 draws and 7 losses, and WhoScore.com gave Lee Kang-in an average score of 6.4.
Reporter Jang Hyung-woo
