Lee Kang-in, the 24-year-old South Korean midfielder/forward who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, spoke to reporters in the mixed zone after his national team’s 1-0 friendly victory against Ghana on Tuesday. Having delivered another strong performance and provided an assist, he emphasized the importance of teamwork.
Lee: “The team comes first.”
“I want to prepare even better and play better football, achieve better results, and deliver better performances. I think players need to work hard to create a positive environment. Whether it’s a goal or an assist, it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that we worked hard as a team. My teammates also supported me off the pitch.
The team comes first. While goals and assists are important, I think it’s even more important that the team gives its all and prepares to play its best possible football.” “
In excellent form recently, both with PSG and South Korea, Lee didn’t want to dwell on his own performance or assist. The message is clear and commendable: he only thinks about the team and helping it as much as possible. It’s great if he’s decisive, of course. But the Parisian never forgets to give his all, always putting the team’s best interests first.
This mentality undoubtedly contributes to his popularity in Paris, especially with coach Luis Enrique. It’s not about trying to outshine others on the pitch. You have to play to help your team win. Furthermore, Lee possesses excellent qualities, particularly in technique and vision. These qualities give him a versatility that makes him a particularly valuable player.”
