Kang-In Lee Injury Clouds PSG’s Intercontinental Cup Final Against Flamengo
So here’s the big talking point coming out of PSG’s Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo, and unfortunately, it’s not the football Paris fans were hoping to talk about. In a match that ended 1–1 and carried huge expectations for the French champions, the spotlight quickly shifted to an injury setback involving Kang-In Lee, adding yet another layer of concern to an already demanding season for PSG.
Kang-In Lee was named in the starting lineup and was used in a slightly unexpected role, operating as a false nine in attack. From the opening minutes, he was heavily involved, moving between the lines and trying to unsettle Flamengo’s defense. However, it soon became clear that he was being targeted physically. Several strong challenges were absorbed, and with every contact, the situation seemed to worsen rather than settle.
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Just before the half-hour mark, the worrying moment arrived. After another clash, Kang-In Lee went down and struggled to get back up. It was clear something wasn’t right. He appeared to have suffered a hyperextension, and the discomfort was visible as he stayed on the ground longer than expected. Medical staff were quickly called onto the pitch, and after a brief assessment, the decision was made. His night was over.
A few minutes later, he was helped off the field by the PSG medical team, visibly limping, and was replaced by 19-year-old Senny Mayulu. While the substitution was handled calmly, the sense of concern around the bench was impossible to miss. Losing Kang-In Lee so early in a final was a blow, not just tactically, but emotionally as well.
This injury feels especially cruel when placed in the wider context of PSG’s season. The club has been battling fitness issues for months, following a long and exhausting 2024–25 campaign. Big names like Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos, and Désiré Doué have all spent time sidelined, and it sometimes feels like the list of injured players has been longer than the list of those fully fit.
For Kang-In Lee personally, the timing couldn’t be worse. Recently crowned Asian Player of the Year, the 24-year-old had been enjoying a strong run of form. This match was already his 21st appearance of the season, with solid contributions in goals and assists. His growing importance in Luis Enrique’s system had been clear, and this setback now raises fresh questions about his availability in the coming weeks.
As PSG continue to chase trophies on multiple fronts, the hope will be that this injury is not serious. But once again, the final whistle was followed by medical concerns rather than pure celebration, leaving Paris holding its breath over yet another key player.
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