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10MA TOPICS! [KOREA FA][AFC ASIAN QUALIFIERS] Klinsmann says PSG's Lee on 'new level' for Taeguk Warriors

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November 18, 2023

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Seoul: Korea Republic head coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Lee Kang-in has reached "a completely new level" after the Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder starred in his country's big Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ win over Singapore.

Lee was used sparingly by Klinsmann's predecessor Paulo Bento but set up the first goal and scored one himself as Korea Republic began their campaign with a 5-0 stroll in Seoul on Thursday.

Klinsmann said the 22-year-old's development since joining PSG over the summer from Mallorca had been "a joy" and backed him to keep maturing. .....


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