Lee Kang-in is having a difficult time in Valencia.
[골닷컴] Reporter Kim Hyung-joong = Lee Kang-in was replaced after playing for 62 minutes in the’Valencia Derby’ with Levante last weekend. Valencia lost 0-1 in their rivals and stayed in 12th place.
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It was a game that was not unusual in terms of the results. Levante won this time in the Valencia derby, which goes up and down every time. Following the first meeting that ended with Valencia’s victory, he was General Menggun this season. However, Valencia’s use of the replacement card was curious.
Valencia coach Harvey Gracia picked Lee Kang-in as the first substitute out player in the 17th minute of the second half. It was to put Manu Bayeho in. However, it is not easy to understand the fact that Lee Kang-in, who was the most active of the offensive players, was excluded from the situation where he was behind one goal.
After the game, Spanish media’El Desmarque’ criticized, saying, “Lee Kang-in, who was the best, came out of the ground for the first time.” The local broadcaster also rated it as “the most active player”, but the time given to Lee Kang-in was only 62 minutes.
The problem is that the incomprehensible employment continues. I do my part every time I go to the game, but I don’t see enough time to play. Kang-in Lee’s only two full-time appearances in La Liga this season.
On the other hand, for the Valencia club, Lee Kang-in, who made his professional debut through the youth system, is proud. At the same time, he is a player who makes Asian marketing possible. In fact, Valencia is operating a club channel on the domestic video platform’Naver TV. If you ask him to send a loan to secure the full play time, how much he cares for the player, only the answer will return, saying, “You must renew the contract with us first.” This is a serious mismatch between the club and the manager.
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The contract between Lee Kang-in and Valencia ends at the end of June 2022. After the end of this year, you can freely negotiate with other clubs. But most of all, it is a pity that the winners of the U-20 World Cup Golden Ball are wasting time when they have to run. Meanwhile, a number of local media are expecting Lee Kang-in and Valencia’s companionship to end soon.