[영상] ‘Back to Mallorca’ Lee Kang-in, greeted with a kick in the ass

In the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lee Kang-in, who made an impressive performance by helping Cho Kyu-seong’s header a minute after being substituted, attracted attention as the scene of his return to his team Mallorca and a warm welcome was revealed.

Spanish Primera Liga professional football club Mallorca released the first training video after Lee Kang-in’s return to the squad on their official YouTube channel on the 16th (Korean time).

The Mallorca players held a welcoming ceremony for Lee Kang-in before full-scale training.

It was a way for Lee Kang-in to pass between the players standing in two rows, and there were colleagues who christened Lee Kang-in with the so-called ‘Indian Bob’, and there were also colleagues who kicked him in ass.

Lee Kang-in, who received a warm welcome, resumed vigorous training that day. After practice, he suggested a bet to a colleague, saying, “Let’s bet against the post with me.” While his teammates failed to hit the goal post, Lee Kang-in hit the goal post and even showed Ronaldo’s so-called “heavy rain” ceremony.

Lee Kang-in played a significant role in advancing to the round of 16 for the first time in 12 years by appearing in all 4 matches from the group stage to the round of 16 at this World Cup in Qatar. Notably, in the second group stage match against Ghana, he was substituted in the 12th minute of the second half and assisted Kyu-Sung Cho’s header 1 minute after being substituted, revitalizing the team.

Lee Kang-in, who has played 14 Primera Liga games this season, is recording 2 goals and 3 assists. Mallorca are currently 11th out of 20 teams with 5 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses.

The first game after Lee Kang-in’s return is the second round of the King’s Cup against Real Union, which will be played away at 5:00 on the 21st, Korean time. Subsequently, at 1:00 on the 31st, we will play a regular league match against Getafe away.

[윤혜주 디지털뉴스 기자 heyjude@mbn.co.kr]