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PSG Star Lee Kang-in Sidelined by Sudden Illness Ahead of National Team Friendlies
29 Oct
Summary
- PSG forward Lee Kang-in out of Lorient match due to viral illness
- Lee has faced transfer speculation, but chose to stay at PSG this summer
- Lee's health status a concern for South Korean national team's upcoming friendlies
On October 29th, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced that forward Lee Kang-in will miss the team's away match against Lorient due to a sudden viral illness. This news comes as Lee has recently faced renewed transfer speculation, with several European clubs reportedly interested in signing him.
Lee, who is a key player for the South Korean national team, has struggled to secure a starting spot at PSG since the second half of last season. However, he has gradually solidified his position in the team, starting six of the last nine matches, including four consecutive league starts. Despite this, he has entered all three UEFA Champions League matches as a substitute.
The absence of Lee Kang-in is a concern for the South Korean national team, as they have upcoming friendlies against Bolivia on November 14th and Ghana on November 18th. Unless his illness is severe, Lee is unlikely to be excluded from the national team squad, which is set to be announced on November 3rd. The team is scheduled to assemble at the Korea Football Comprehensive Center in Cheonan on November 10th.
