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[Soccer TONG]Would Lee Kang-In be selected to Korean National Team?

Kang In Lee of Valencia CF during spanish La Liga match between Valencia CF and Real Valladolid CF at Mestalla Stadium on January 12, 2019. (Photo by Jose Miguel Fernandez/NurPhoto/Sipa USA) (Photo by Jose Miguel Fernandez/NurPhoto/Sipa USA).

Kang In Lee of Valencia CF during spanish La Liga match between Valencia CF and Real Valladolid CF at Mestalla Stadium on January 12, 2019. Source: AAP / Michael Nigro

It is reported that Paulo Bento was in Valencia to observe Kang-In Lee's performance, only to find out that he did not make into the squad.


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It is reported that Paulo Bento was in Valencia to observe Kang-In Lee's performance, only to find out that he did not make into the squad.


There are reports that Lee Kang-In requested the club to allow him to move to another club on loan to play more games.

Despite arguments as to whether Lee should be featured in the Korean National Team, I believe that international matches in March are the best time for Lee Kang-In to debut for the National Team.

KFA has announced its partnership with Bayern Munich as well as Croatia and Belgium Football Association. Further to this, Vietnam's Cong Phuong is set to join Incheon United on loan, and it has been reported that Park Hang-Seo and Lee Chun-soo has played a vital role in bringing Vietnamese ace player to K League.

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