Lee Kang-in’s shoulders are heavy.
Mallorca drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao in the 32nd round of Spanish La Liga in the 2022-23 season held at Estadi Mallorca in Mallorca, Spain on the 2nd at 2:00 am (Korean time). Mallorca, with one point, moved into 12th place.
The protagonist of the opening goal was Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in, who started as a starter, led Mallorca’s attack that day as well. The elegant dribbling breakthrough and sharp passing that he has shown throughout this season were shown throughout the game. The recent sense of scoring led to the opening goal against Bilbao. In the 13th minute of the second half, Iliman Ndiaye’s cross from the right side went to Bedat Muriki on the other side, who followed and passed it to Lee Kang-in, who entered the box. Lee Kang-in tried to shoot without delay and succeeded in scoring.
It was Lee Kang-in’s 6th goal of the season. Lee Kang-in started scoring against Bilbao, Real Vallecano, Valencia, and Real Sociedad, including multiple goals against Getafe this season. In the meantime, he recorded 4 assists and added a goal against Bilbao to achieve his 10th attack point of the season. This is the first Korean player to play in La Liga.
Mallorca has scored a total of 31 goals in the league this season. Of these, Lee Kang-in’s share is 6 goals, and even if simply calculated, Lee Kang-in is responsible for one-fifth of the season’s goals. In addition, if Lee Kang-in’s assist record is added, Lee Kang-in made a third of Mallorca’s 31 goals this season.
As such, Mallorca is heavily dependent on Lee Kang-in. Depending on the presence or absence of Lee Kang-in, Mallorca’s performance fluctuates greatly. In an attacking situation, Lee Kang-in creates space for his teammates by dribbling and kicking, and provides good opportunities with sharp passes. Even when a set-piece chance comes, Mallorca must trust Lee Kang-in’s left-footed kick. Also, Lee Kang-in diligently carries out the defense. This is why Mallorca has no choice but to rely on Lee Kang-in.
It is no exaggeration to say that Mallorca’s results this season depend on Lee Kang-in’s performance. Mallorca, which was competing for relegation, has risen to the mid-table of the league. The difference between the relegation zone and the relegation zone is 10 points. We can’t be vigilant because the season isn’t over yet.
Spain’s ‘Marca’ also said, “If Lee Kang-in maintains his current performance, Mallorca will be able to continue moving forward. 크크크벳“