The atmosphere in Paris Saint-Germain was shaken by a radical decision by coach Luis Enrique after the match against AJ Auxerre. The Spanish technician, known for his requirement and his firmness, has taken on a drastic measure against the South Korean star Lee Kang-in, one of the most promising players in the Parisian workforce. According to sources close to the club, Luis Enrique declared immediately in the midfielder: “You will no longer play a single match until the end of the season! This sentence, pronounced with relentless authority, resonated like a thunderclap in the locker room of PSG. The reason for this sanction? A series of behaviors deemed unruly on the part of Lee Kang-in, which would have exceeded the limits of the coach’s tolerance.
Lee Kang-in, who arrived at PSG in 2023 from Mallorca, was considered a talent for the future, capable of bringing creativity and dynamism in the Paris midfielder. His style of play, mixing refined technique and vision of the game, had attracted supporters and observers. However, rumors of inappropriate attitude, in particular a lack of respect for tactical instructions and differences in his behavior outside the field, would have irritated Luis Enrique. The latter, renowned for his intransigence on discipline issues, did not hesitate to hit hard to send a clear message to the rest of the team: nobody, not even a rising star, is above the rules of the collective.
This decision plunged Lee Kang-in into a state of shock. According to relatives of the player, he did not expect such a severe sanction, which puts a premature end in his season. This sidelining also seems to seal its future at PSG. Speculations are going well, and it is now almost certain that the South Korean will leave the club after the season. Several European clubs, notably in the Premier League and in the Bundesliga, would have already expressed their interest in the young player, seeing in this situation an opportunity to recruit a gross talent at a potentially reduced price.
For PSG, this case raises questions about the management of Egos and talents within a wardrobe filled with stars. Luis Enrique, by imposing such a sanction, affirms his authority but also takes a risk. Excluding a player like Lee Kang-in could affect the dynamics of the team, already under pressure to achieve his goals in the Champions League and the Championship. The supporters, on the other hand, are divided: some salute the firmness of the coach, while others regret to see a promising player dismissed so brutally. Anyway, this decision marks a turning point in the PSG season and in the career of Lee Kang-in, whose future will probably write far from the French capital.
