[엑스포츠뉴스 김정현 인턴기자] After being replaced, Lee Kang-in’s appearance was terrible. It was difficult to accept his replacement.
Valencia’s Lee Kang-in started as a right striker in the 2020/21 season La Liga round 27 Levante away game held on the 13th (Korean time).
Kang-in Lee started playing for 4 consecutive games, starting with the match against Celta Vigo. After making a big success against Celtabigo, Lee Kang-in was trusted by coach Harvey Gracia and extended his travel time.
Lee Kang-in showed a lively appearance while leading Valencia’s attack throughout the game. Lee Kang-in, who mainly came down to the second line and half line position and sprayed the ball, used his decompression ability to strip off the defense and frequently attempted forward passes.
However, there was no attack point for Lee Kang-in. Colleagues’ overall form wasn’t good. Kevin Gameiro, who took the place of Maxi Gomes as a starter, was very weak this season, and Gonzalo Gedes also missed an easy chance.
Manager Gracia made a decision in the 63rd minute after falling 0-1, and Manu Bayeho was substituted for Lee Kang-in.
Lee Kang-in was replaced and came to the bench, and his expression was not very good. He seemed offended to learn that the manager’s first decision to change was himself.
When the camera caught Lee Kang-in’s bench, Lee Kang-in bowed his head and cried. Until 80 minutes, Lee Kang-in could not raise his head, and after raising his head, tear marks were also seen.
In Spain, we also paid attention to Lee Kang-in’s bench appearance. Spanish media Marca unveiled Lee Kang-in’s bench under the title, “Lee Kang-in, who is depressed by the replacement of director Javier Gracia.”
The media also said, `Lee Kang-in covered his face and showed his disappointment. Lee Kang-in showed an impressive appearance in the attack scene, but it was the first choice for manager Harvey Gracia. It seemed difficult to accept the replacement, he said.
Kang-in Lee received one rating star from Marka, meaning “good”, and Jasper Schillerseon received two stars in Valencia, and Moktar Diakabi, who became the cause of his concession, received one star, except that he received “no rating”.
Lee Kang-in cleared up his broken heart, but he still shows a bad chemistry with coach Harvey Gracia, and it seems that it will have an impact on the renewal of the club with the club.
For Lee Kang-in, who has shown a lukewarm attitude toward renewing a contract with Valencia, attention is paid to the outcome of the change of manager Gracia.
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