Lee Kang-in Starts on the Bench for PSG’s champions League Match Against Atalanta
Lee Kang-in (24) will begin today’s match from the bench. Despite returning from injury, he was not included in the starting lineup, and the initial results haven’t gone as planned.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced Atalanta (Italy) in the first match of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League (UCL) League Phase at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, at 4:00 AM on September 18, 2025.
Lee Kang-in’s name was not on the pre-match starting list.
the starting eleven chosen by Luis Enrique for PSG consisted of goalkeeper Luca Chevalier,Nuno Mendes,William pacho,Marquinhos,Achraf Hakimi,Fabián Ruiz,Vitinha,João Neves,Bradley Barcola,and Mayolu.
It was unexpected that Lee Kang-in, recently recovered from injury, would start on the bench.
Just a week prior, Lee Kang-in was considered a strong candidate to start. This opportunity arose due to successive injuries to main striker Ousmane Dembélé and forward Randal Kolo Muani. Lee Kang-in started in the match against Lens, but was substituted due to ankle pain. Fortunately, the injury was not deemed serious. local reports indicated he was fit to play.
Key Takeaways
- Lee Kang-in is available for selection despite a recent ankle injury.
- PSG’s starting lineup features a mix of established stars and emerging talents.
- Injuries to key forwards Dembélé and Kolo Muani created an opportunity for Lee Kang-in, but he started on the bench.
Publication Date: 2025/09/18 13:15:55