Thanks to the consideration of coach Hong Myung-bo of the national football team, Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) has the opportunity to challenge for the first treble by an Asian player.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stated on the 5th (Korea time) on the club's official website that "Lee Kang-in participated partially in team training."

Lee Kang-in may find it difficult to play in the Ligue 1 match against Angers on the 6th, but he is expected to participate in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg scheduled for the 10th.

Lee Kang-in was selected for the 'Hong Myung-bo national team' last month and injured his left ankle while playing in an A match.

He was substituted in during the first half at the 38th minute in the 7th match of Group B in the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup held against Oman at Goyang Sports Complex on the 20th of last month.

While showing light movements and providing one assist, Lee Kang-in suffered an injury to his left ankle while stopping an opponent's attack in the 35th minute of the second half. Unable to put weight on his foot, he was carried off the field by staff.

After finishing the match against Oman, coach Hong Myung-bo of the national football team noted, "Lee Kang-in, Jeong Seung-hyun (Al Wasl), and Baek Seung-ho (Birmingham City) were injured before and after the Oman match. I heard that Lee Kang-in's injury is not as serious as initially thought. Their attitude and mindset toward the national team have been confirmed. However, since they are as important to their clubs as they are to the national team, we ultimately decided to release the three players from the squad."

Fortunately avoiding the worst-case scenario, Lee Kang-in received a two-week diagnosis and recently boarded a flight to Paris after undergoing treatment and recovery in South Korea.

Lee Kang-in is challenging for the great achievement of 'the first treble by an Asian player' this season. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), having surpassed the major hurdle in the league title, is currently in the finals of the Coupe de France and the quarterfinals of the Champions League. If they remain undefeated in the remaining seven league matches, they can achieve an unbeaten championship, a feat that has never happened in the 93 years since the club's establishment. This is why each player is more important than ever, regardless of their current standing.

Since joining PSG last season, Lee Kang-in showcased his versatility by playing as a right winger, central midfielder, and false nine up until the middle of this season.

However, he faced difficulties competing for a starting position against younger players such as Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, and Warren Zaire-Emery since the middle of the season, finding himself demoted to the substitutes.

Without Lee Kang-in, PSG achieved significant victories in both matches. They defeated Saint-Étienne 6-1 on the 30th of last month and won 4-2 against ?蝸�르크? in the semifinals of the Coupe de France on the 2nd.

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