Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique replied to Lee Kang-in (23)'s replacement in the Champions League. He expressed his unique philosophy about fierce competition and the use of players in the team, saying, "I will be as unfair as possible."메이저사이트

Coach Enrique did not start Lee Kang-in in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League "League Phase" against Girona on the 19th (Korea Standard Time). Lee Kang-in, who scored in two consecutive league games and was highly praised by coach Eric Roy in the match against Brest (3-1 win), was replaced in the 63rd minute of the second half in the Champions League game.

According to the leading French media "RMC" on Monday, Enrique was asked a related question at an official press conference. "This is a positive sign that several players are eligible to start. After all, my job is to do something unfair. At the Girona match, 16 players were able to start. However, only 11 players are allowed to play according to the regulation. I will repeat this decision throughout this season," Enrique said.

"I hope it will be very unfair to many of them. It will mean that they are all ready, that they are all at a high level." What Enrique said about "unfairness" was his strategic approach to motivate his players and strengthen his team's power through constant competition.

He also responded favorably to Lee's question. "I had already signed with the team even before I took the helm of Paris Saint-Germain. I was also well aware of his performance in the Primera Liga," Enrique said. "Lee is a versatile player who can play as a midfielder or striker. He plays smart when he has a ball or not, and fits well with the way our team plays."

Since joining Paris Saint-Germain last summer, Lee Kang-in has risen to the starting ranks in a short period of time. He marked his second start to the season with consecutive offensive points in the game just before the Champions League, but he actually played as a substitute in the Champions League. The exclusion could have been disappointing, but it was an inevitable decision based on Enrique's philosophy.

Ahead of the fifth round match between Reims and French Ligue 1 team on Tuesday, Enrique stressed the importance of competition once again. "I want players to know what Paris Saint-Germain demands from the moment they sign a contract. Whether it is ugly or beautiful, that is what Paris Saint-Germain coach should do. It is true that it was unfair to the four or five players in the match against Girona. But what can be done is life."

Coach Enrique's unique approach is making the competition within the Paris Saint-Germain squad even fiercer. It is expected to have a positive effect that will boost both the performance and competitiveness of the Paris Saint-Germain team. Amid infinite competition and fierce competition, attention is being paid to how Lee Kang-in will perform on the training ground and on the pitch, and what the "unfair" team management that Enrique is drawing will bring in the future.