It properly showed the reason why transfer rumors are spreading.
Mallorca drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao in the 32nd round of Spanish La Liga in the 2022-23 season held at Estadi Son Moix in Mallorca, Spain on the morning of the 2nd (Korean time). Adding 1 point, they finished 11th in the league.
‘Ace’ Lee Kang-in’s performance shone. He swayed the opponent’s defense throughout the game. In the 25th minute of the first half, he confused the opponent’s defense with a splendid dribble. In the 39th minute, after successfully releasing pressure from the left flank, he attempted a sharp left-footed cross.
He even scored the opening goal. After protecting the ball from the left in the 13th minute of the second half, he connected a long pass to Amas Ndiaye on the other side. The cross that followed went to Muriki in the box. Muriki gave the ball back, and Lee Kang-in took the shot and connected it to the goal. It was a valuable opening goal and his 6th goal of the season. Lee Kang-in was replaced by Antonio Sanchez in the 40th minute and stepped down. Mallorca finished the match in extra time with Inaki Williams equalizing from a dramatic penalty.
After the match, Lee Kang-in was selected as the Official Most Valuable Player (MOM) by La Liga. The team drew, but his perfect performance was known.
According to football statistics media ‘Foot Mob’, he tried 6 dribbles on the day and all were successful. His pass completion rate was 77% (17 out of 22), and he also recorded two interceptions. ‘Foot Mob’ gave Lee Kang-in the highest rating of 8.2 for both teams.
From this season, he has established himself as the true ace of the team. He recorded a total of 6 goals and 5 assists, and also accumulated the most attack points in a single season in his personal career. In addition, he is in charge of the overall offensive development with splendid dribbling and sharp kicks in every game. Eventually, on the 2nd, he was also nominated for the ‘Team Midfielder of the Year for the 2022-23 season’ selected by the La Liga Secretariat.토토사이트
Naturally, several teams entered the scout. Atletico Madrid (Spain), Aston Villa, Wolverhampton, Brighton, and Newcastle (England) were attached. It was also linked to Manchester City (England) at one time.
Lee Kang-in’s summer is expected to be very busy. He is proving himself the reason why transfer rumors are surging.