Lee Kang-In, Paris Saint-Germain’s 24-year-old winger/midfielder, spoke to the club’s official website 2 days ahead of Saturday’s 2024-2025 Champions League final against Inter Milan at Munich’s Allianz Arena (kick-off 9pm, CET). An opportunity to press the key point of this group in order to secure a place in this match and believe in the title.
Lee “to be more together
“A good run to the final?
I think we’ve done a great job since the start of the season. It’s a reward to be where we are at this point in the season. We’re very happy. We’re going to prepare in the best possible way to be able to win.
What’s the key to the team’s strength?
I think that being together more, trying to help each other, trying to be a team, going for the same goal, is what got us to this stage. I’m sure we’ll continue on this path.
Lee “the most important point is that we are united.”
What can make the difference in this final?
As I said before, the most important thing is that we’re united. We’re pursuing the same objective, which is to win, and I think that’s what’s going to get us the best results. I think that’s what’s going to be most important.”
PSG has had talented players for a while now, but Lee rightly points out the huge change this season. All the players are concerned with the collective and ready to fight for each other. It’s not a question of marching or complaining, just of making the effort together.
Which sounds like a basic principle in soccer, and indeed in sport in general. All the more so if you hope to have a chance at the highest level. But it’s not as simple as that when egos take up space and aren’t necessarily perfectly in tune.
PSG have managed to achieve this in their squad, thanks in particular to the immense work carried out by soccer advisor Luis Campos and coach Luis Enrique. And all the while, they have some very talented individuals. It will be difficult to improve on this season’s performance, although the club and staff will continue to work towards that goal. In the meantime, we hope to have all the ingredients we need to win this final.
There’s nothing simple about it, it’s a special evening with big emotions to deal with and details that can turn everything on its head. Obviously, we’re up against a very high-level opponent, and we have to be aware that they’ll also have some trump cards to play.
