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Trains in full Lee has participated fully in team training for the past two days after recovering from quadriceps discomfort and will be available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Deportivo,...

Impact Lee appears to have overcome the quadriceps issue that kept him out of Tuesday's Champions League draw against Stuttgart, having completed two consecutive days of unrestricted team training. The South Korean midfielder had been dealing with discomfort since Atletico Madrid's encounter against Espanyol, prompting the coaching staff to manage his workload carefully and avoid taking unnecessary risks in the European fixture. However, his return to full training Thursday and Friday suggests the problem is no longer a significant concern, putting him in contention for Saturday's clash against Deportivo. Lee could return to his usual attacking role if deemed ready to start, potentially pushing Jonathan David to the bench. Although his recent fitness concerns could encourage the coaching staff to manage his minutes, he should be available for selection this weekend.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Kang-in (quadriceps) was spotted in training Thursday and should be an option for Saturday's league match against Deportivo, according to Diario AS.

Impact Kang-in didn't play against Stuttgart on Tuesday, but being spotted back in training two days before the Deportivo clash suggests he should be available this weekend. If so, Kang-in could return to his regular role in attack, potentially pushing Jonathan David to the bench.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Managing quadriceps discomfort Lee (quad) was held out of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Stuttgart as a precaution due to lingering quadriceps discomfort and remains hopeful of featuring Saturday aga...

Impact Lee has been dealing with quadriceps discomfort since Atletico Madrid's clash against Espanyol, prompting the club to manage his workload carefully. The South Korean midfielder participated in team training ahead of Wednesday's Champions League fixture but was ultimately kept on the bench after experiencing discomfort following the session. His condition will be reassessed Thursday, with the coaching staff optimistic about his availability against Deportivo on Saturday. However, Atletico could continue limiting his workload to prevent a more serious injury, particularly with important upcoming fixtures against Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Saturday Lee is fit and available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Alaves after overcoming an ankle issue sustained during international duty with South Korea, according to Pedro Fullan...

Impact Lee was forced off at halftime of South Korea's 2-0 win over Uzbekistan but subsequently downplayed the severity of the injury. The attacking midfielder has since resumed full team training without any reported setbacks, clearing the way for his involvement against Alaves. Lee has enjoyed a productive start to the season with Atletico Madrid, recording two goals, one assist, 20 shots and 11 chances created across eight La Liga appearances, including seven starts. He should be in contention to retain his regular starting role Saturday.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Training normally with rest of group Lee (ankle) is training with the rest of the group and is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Alaves, according to Carrusel Deportivo.

Impact Lee was forced off at halftime of South Korea's 2-0 win over Uzbekistan earlier this week, but he downplayed the injury after and said it shouldn't be an issue. Given that he's back in full training with the rest of the team, the attacking midfielder should be available for Saturday's match in the resumption of LaLiga. Lee has been a solid contributor for Atletico early in the season, tallying two goals, one assist, 20 shots and 11 chances created in eight league appearances (seven starts).

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Downplays ankle concern Lee was forced off at halftime of South Korea's 2-0 win over Uzbekistan after experiencing ankle discomfort, but the issue is not considered serious, according to Atletico Stats.

Impact Lee's comments ease concerns after he requested to come off because of the ankle problem, though his status for Saturday's clash against Alaves will depend on how he progresses after returning to Atletico. The midfielder has been a regular starter this season, recording two goals, one assist and 10 chances created across seven La Liga appearances, including six starts. If the ankle issue prevents him from featuring, Ademola Lookman could replace him in the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético Madrid wants end to "refereeing harassment" after Mourinho complaints

Atlético Madrid has called for an end to “refereeing harassment”

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Mourinho blasts referee and VAR after Real Madrid's 2-1 loss at Atletico

José Mourinho has lashed out at the refereeing following 10-man Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss at Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Scores in big win Kang-in scored one goal to go with six shots (four on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Kang-in has been a fixture in the Atletico side since his decisive cameo in the opening game against Malaga, where he came off the bench and scored, and he doubled his tally for the season in the comfortable home win over Osasuna. It was his sixth start in a row, and he has been among the most threatening and creative outlets in the attack across that run with 15 shots and nine chances created. He was at his busiest yet here with six shots (four on goal) and three chances created, and he saw out the full match for the first time since joining the club.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in loss Kang-in recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th min...

Impact The South Korean playmaker was one of Atletico Madrid's most dangerous players and came close to scoring just three minutes into the contest, but his effort rattled the left post when Unai Simon was beaten. Kang-in has the versatility to play all over the attacking third, and even when he doesn't score or assist, he gets involved enough to be a reliable attacking options for Los Colchoneros.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener on Saturday Kang-in assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Sevilla.

Impact Kang-in set up the opener for Alex Baena in the fourth minute. Kang-in spent most of his time on the right flank, recording 30 passes, completing three dribbles and also making a clearance. He has gotten off to a good start for Atletico by contributing to two goals in his first three games.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Kang-in scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Malaga.

Impact Kang-in couldn't have asked for a better debut donning the Atletico shirt, as he unleashed an unstoppable shot past Alfonso Herrero to break the deadlock in the second half. The former PSG playmaker should be a regular starter for Los Colchoneros once he gets settled in his new team.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid

The Spanish league is the first of Europe's big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend less than a month after Spain won the World Cup

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Atletico signs South Korea World Cup midfielder Lee Kang-In from PSG

Atletico Madrid says it will sign South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Signs with Atletico Lee signed a contract with Atletico Madrid through June 2031, joining from PSG, according to the club.

Impact Lee made 124 appearances for PSG, contributing 16 goals and 16 assists while winning two Champions League titles along with three Ligue 1 titles, two French Cups and two French Super Cups, after joining from Real Mallorca in 2023. The 25 year old South Korean international came through Valencia's academy before spells at Mallorca and PSG, and has earned 50 caps for his country, including at this summer's World Cup, along with a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games. He gives Atletico a versatile attacking midfielder capable of playing centrally or on either wing as he begins the next chapter of his career in LaLiga.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts shot and 13 crosses Lee logged one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and five corners during the Korea Republic's 1-0 loss Wednesday against South Africa.

Impact For each of Lee's group-stage appearances, he has attempted a shot, with his latest effort just wide. Apart from that, against South Africa, all his other contributions were from the flank. Because captain Son Heung-Min did not play a half, Lee temporarily attempted all of Korea's corners, which is how his tally significantly increased. With the Korean offense both lacking other playmakers and unable to penetrate RSA's compact defense, they relied on him crossing, even if he was almost perfectly inaccurate. During the group stage, Lee logged one assist on 19 crosses, his accuracy rate updated to 21.1 percent and down 28.9 points from before Korea's recent loss.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bad start, promising end from flank Lee logged two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and two corners during South Korea's 1-0 loss Thursday at Mexico. In the fourth minute, he received a yellow car...

Impact Unfortunately for Lee, his latest appearance included a horrible start. He stomped on Luis Romo's right foot, and the former's dismal offense defined his first half. Lee found his footing during the second half, potentially with help from a minor change South Korea made not involving him. Even though Heung-Min Son usually attempts Korea's left-side corners, he could not replicate the role against Mexico after being subbed off early. Lee replaced Son, and despite the former's outswinging corners, he separately connected with defender Lee Han-Beom and striker Cho Gue-Sung. In between both corners, the attacking Lee logged an accurate cross to Cho, whose deflected header is how the former recorded his second corner. Despite the loss, his final effort features a promising development going into Korea's group-stage finale Wednesday against South Africa.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent assist against Czechs Lee logged one assist on three chances created and two corners in Thursday's 2-1 against the Czech Republic.

Impact Even though Lee has not been given big moments with Paris Saint-Germain, that is far from the truth with Korea Republic. Down 1-0 late against the Czech Republic, Korea's team looked to him for a solution, and he followed through by setting up Hwang In-beom in open space for a goal. Lee is also the only Korean to have logged at least three for both chances created and crosses Thursday. A spark plug off Korea's bench in the last World Cup, Lee is now the Reds' focal point of any offense they create, especially with captain Son Heung-Min no longer in peak form. Lee enters this year's WC with far more pedigree and expectations that, so far, he has met in a single setting.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strong threat for South Korea Lee should serve as one of South Korea's primary attacking assets following his call-up to the 2026 World Cup.

Impact Lee saw limited starting opportunities with his club but still featured in 37 matches (18 starts) across Ligue 1 and UCL play for the reigning European champions. His technical quality and ability to create chances make him one of South Korea's most dangerous players near the opposing goal. He and Son Heung-Min should shoulder much of the offensive burden for the national team while potentially splitting responsibilities on corners and free kicks. The combination of playmaking and set-piece involvement gives Lee considerable fantasy upside as part of a side that could generate decent attacking volume during a rather favorable group stage run. The playmaker has assisted in three of his last seven international friendlies.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back available for season finale Lee (ankle) has been cleared and is available for Sunday's season finale derby against Paris FC, according to the club.

Impact Lee had been ruled out of Wednesday's clash against Lens after taking a knock to his left ankle during the Brest match, with the club keeping him working in the gym as a precaution. His swift recovery is a welcome boost for PSG heading into the final fixture of the season, with the South Korean playmaker pushing to regain his role in the attack rotation for what promises to be a lively derby occasion.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle knock Lee took a knock to his left ankle during the match against Brest and will spend the coming days working in the gym, ruling him out of Wednesday's clash against Lens, according to...

Impact Lee will hope to recover in time for Sunday's derby against Paris FC, with the club managing his condition carefully rather than risking any aggravation of the ankle issue. The South Korean playmaker is an important creative presence in PSG's attack rotation and the club will monitor his progress over the coming days before making a final call on his derby availability for the season finale.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, adds assist Lee scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Angers.

Impact Lee played a key role in Saturday's 3-0 win over Angers, opening the scoring in the first half by dribbling past Herve Koffi and finishing into an empty net after Achraf Hakimi's initial effort had been saved, then providing the cross in the second half that Lucas Beraldo diverted in at the far post to make it 3-0, while adding three key passes and eight crosses. The South Korean has now registered four assists and three goals in Ligue 1 this season, with his side moving six points clear at the top of the table with four games remaining.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

PSG surges 6 points clear after beating Angers despite a late red card

Paris Saint-Germain has boosted its hopes of retaining the Ligue 1 title after a 3-0 win at Angers

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Unused off bench Tuesday Lee recorded no stats in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Liverpool.

Impact Lee was an unused substitute in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Liverpool, continuing in a rotational role without a goal contribution in Champions League play this season. The versatile midfielder remains an important option off the bench, capable of unlocking situations late in matches with his technical quality and precise left foot, and could see increased minutes in Ligue 1 down the stretch due to potential squad rotation with the Champions League semifinals approaching.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Luis Enrique now accepts PSG is out of form after weeks of defending his players

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique could only crouch down and watch as Monaco’s attacks kept coming in waves, his players powerless to stop them

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

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