After routing Real Madrid in Club World Cup, PSG eyes Chelsea and historic quadruple
Paris Saint-Germain routed Real Madrid 4-0 in a Club World Cup semifinal, moving closer to a historic quadrupleJULY 10 • Associated Press
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Completes second season with PSG Lee started in 19 of his 30 appearances while notching six goals on 41 shots and six assists on 57 chances created in Ligue 1.
Impact Lee saw his second season with PSG pass in yet another rotational role, starting in around half of their matches while appearing in nearly every single league game. He would improve on his stats as well, recording 12 goal contributions compared to his seven in his first year with the club. He seems to be behind a decent pecking order of players, and his role doesn't seem likely to grow anytime soon, especially after he only appeared in four of their final 13 games, possibly falling out of his role a bit as we enter the new season.
JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for bench Lee (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Arsenal.
Impact Lee appears to have only been dealing with a minor injury after his removal at halftime of the club's last contest, as he is missing no time and is immediately back on the team sheet. He will likely remain in this role if the club continues to the finals and is unlikely to see much time, having not appeared in four of their past five games.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Makes squad list Lee (undisclosed) is included in the squad list for Wednesday's second leg clash against Arsenal in the semi-final of the Champions League.
Impact Lee trained with the team on Tuesday following the knock that forced him off at the break against Strasbourg on Saturday, suggesting he has already recovered from that issue. This is encouraging news since the South Korean could potentially come off the bench against the Gunners if called upon to contribute, particularly on set pieces given his ability in that area.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Will try to train Tuesday Lee received a knock in Saturday's clash against Strasbourg, forcing him off at halftime of the game. He will try to train on Tuesday morning to see if he can be deemed fit enough...
Impact Lee will try to train with the team on Tuesday morning to test himself after the knock he received on Sunday against Strasbourg. If deemed fit enough, he will likely make the squad for Wednesday's clash against the Gunners. If he cannot figure in the list, his absence will not impact the starting XI since he has mainly been a bench option this season for PSG.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Exits injured Lee was taken off at halftime of Saturday's match against PSG due to an apparent injury.
Impact Lee looks to have suffered an injury right before halftime Saturday, as he was taken off following the break. This was his first appearance in two matches, so this is unfortunate for the attacker. He will hope to be fit in time for Wednesday's UCL second leg against Arsenal, although he was likely to only be a bench option for that contest. He was replaced by Desire Doue.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Key pass in draw Lee assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Nantes.
Impact Lee's deft touch setup the opening goal of the match Tuesday for Paris Saint-Germain before Nantes leveled late in the second half to conclude the 1-1 draw. The assist was his sixth of the campaign, matching his previous career-best for assists in a top flight European league which he set with Mallorca during the 2022-2023 La Liga season. After missing four fixtures (all competitions) with an ankle injury, the midfielder has started in each of PSG's last two fixtures, creating five chances. Lee has not played a full 90 minutes since January.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Seven crosses in 2-1 win Lee registered seven crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Le Havre.
Impact Lee attempted seven crosses in his first appearance in the last five PSG matches but was unable to connect for an assist. With six corners, he has completed more set pieces than any other PSG player this year. It is his fifth game of the season in which he has attempted seven or more crosses.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against Villa Lee (ankle) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa.
Impact Lee has returned from his ankle injuries for UCL action Wednesday, seeing a spot on the bench to face Villa in the quarterfinals. He has served in more of a rotational role lately and will likely only see a few minutes to test his legs if he appears, only starting in one of his past six outings.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
In squad list Wednesday Lee (ankle) features in the squad list for Wednesday's clash against Aston Villa in the Champions League.
Impact Lee returned to full team training Tuesday and was expected to be available for Wednesday's clash after recovering from an ankle injury sustained while on duty with South Korea. He is included in the squad to face Aston Villa and will likely be an option off the bench, as he has been for most of the season.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Back in team training Lee (ankle) was seen participating in full training on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Aston Villa, according to the club.
Impact Lee is expected to be available for Wednesday's match after training normally with the team on Tuesday. He has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained while with South Korea on international duty. However, he will likely return to the bench, as he has primarily been a bench option this season.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Trains partially Lee (ankle) trains partially with the team and isn't yet available, the club announced.
Impact Lee sustained an ankle injury while on international duty with South Korea and has been seen participating in partial training recently as part of his recovery. He is expected to be evaluated early next week to determine if he can feature in their upcoming fixtures. His absence isn't impacting the starting XI as he has been mainly an option off bench this season.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Will remain in treatment Lee (ankle) will remain in treatment for the next few days for his injury, the club announced.
Impact Lee suffered an ankle injury while on international duty with South Korea and will continue treatment over the next few days. He is expected to be reassessed next week to determine his availability moving forward. His absence is unlikely to affect the starting squad as he has primarily been a bench option recently.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out two weeks Lee suffered an ankle injury while on international duty with South Korea and is expected to miss the next two weeks, according to the league.
Impact Lee was forced off in Thursday's game against Oman due to an ankle injury that is expected to sideline him for the next two weeks. He has not been a regular starter for Paris recently, so his absence is unlikely to affect the starting squad.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Injury revealed to be minor Lee suffered an injury to his left ankle in Thursday's game against Oman, but a thorough examination revealed the issue is not serious. He will be assessed after Saturday's trainin...
Impact Lee underwent further examinations that revealed the ankle injury he picked up in Thursday's game was not serious. He will be assessed during Saturday's training session to determine if he can feature in Tuesday's game for South Korea.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury with South Korea Lee suffered an injury to his ankle in Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Oman, according to his club.
Impact Lee looks likely to return to Paris soon, as he suffering an injury in the later stages of Thursday's match. He would come off in the 85th minute in what appeared to be a decent amount of pain, pictured icing the area after the contest. Further reports should be available soon, as he should undergo testing in the next few hours.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers assist off bench in win Lee made an assist and had one off-target shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-2 win over Lyon.
Impact Lee was brought as part of a double substitution in the 75th minute and still found his way to make a big contribution as he assisted Achraf Hakimi for his team's third goal just after the opposition cut the difference to one. Kvicha Kvaratskhelia's arrival made it more difficult for Lee to be a starter but he always finds his way to help, especially in league games as he has six goals and five assists over 23 appearances.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Assists with lone chance created Lee had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 5-2 win over Brest.
Impact Lee set up Ousmane Dembele in the 62nd minute assisting PSG's third goal. The assist was the first since January 12th for the midfielder as he's combined for two shots and three chances created over his last three Ligue 1 starts.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Assist in start Lee assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory over St. Etienne.
Impact Back in Paris Saint-Germain's starting lineup for the team's 2025 opener, Lee took advantage of the opportunity by logging an assist to one of Ousmane Dembele's two goals. For the first time in his Ligue 1 career, he has logged an assist in back-to-back appearances. Lee has three assists this season, only one away from equaling his 2023-24 campaign's assist tally.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Assist against Monaco Lee assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-2 win against Monaco.
Impact Lee earned 25 minutes of play off the bench Wednesday, falling to that spot after four straight matches in the starting XI. He would record an assist, with it being only his second of the season. He now has eight goal contributions in 16 league appearances.
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Eight crosses in draw Lee registered eight crosses (three accurate) to go with four chances created, two shots (one on goal) and seven corners in Friday's 0-0 draw against Auxerre.
Impact Lee demonstrated his creativity once again, delivering eight crosses, his third-highest total this season, bringing his Ligue 1 tally to 55 across 14 games. He also created four chances, raising his total to 33 and averaging 2.35 chances per game. These numbers highlight his impact on set pieces and his effectiveness cutting inside from the right flank to find teammates. With Ousmane Dembele suspended in the UCL, Lee is likely to feature in the starting lineup against Salzburg on Dec. 10.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Registers most crosses Lee generated three shots (one on goal), 14 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nantes.
Impact Lee recorded the most crosses in the game, created three chances, completed a dribble and also hit the woodwork in the 22nd minute. He has featured in all games this season, starting seven of those and has also managed to score six times.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Two goals and assist Saturday Lee scored two goals and assisted once from four shots and five chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Angers.
Impact Lee was fantastic Saturday as he was directly involved in three of his side's four goals. He scored the opener in the 17th minute then completed his brace in the 20th minute. He then assisted Bradley Barcola's header just before halftime to complete his highly productive outing. He created five chances for the second time this season and added a season-high four shots before he was subbed off in the 91st minute for Joao Neves.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nets goal from bench Lee scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 4-2 win against Strasbourg.
Impact Lee only appeared as a substitute Saturday, earning 32 minutes of play off the bench. However, he did score a goal, finding the back of the net in the 90th minute. This marks his fourth goal of the season, with his last coming two matches ago.
OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in Tuesday's loss Lee recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat versus Arsenal.
Impact Lee was by far the most productive PSG attacker Tuesday as he recorded one of the team's two shots on target and led both teams with five chances created and eight crosses. Despite not yet recording an assist in either Ligue 1 or the Champions League this season, Lee has proven to be a creative force throughout the first part of the campaign and will likely record more goal contributions as the season progresses.
OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
