On August 7, according to Spanish newspaper Marca, Diego Simeone is attempting to convert Lee Kang-in from a winger into a "second striker" positioned closer to the center of the pitch, similar to how he transformed Antoine Griezmann when the French forward first joined Atlético Madrid.

After joining Atlético Madrid, Lee Kang-in grasped his new position after just a single training session. He not only inherited the number 7 shirt left by Griezmann but is also adopting a tactical role similar to the one the French star played during his time at Atlético Madrid.

When Griezmann joined Atlético Madrid from Real Sociedad, he was primarily an attacking forward playing from the wing position. However, under Diego Simeone's guidance, he gradually became the centerpiece of the team's attack and eventually developed into a world-class player.

Lee Kang-in is now expected to follow a similar trajectory.

During his time at Paris Saint-Germain, Lee Kang-in won two Champions League titles. Now at Atlético Madrid, he must adapt to Simeone's tactical demands. In his first team training session, the South Korean winger was positioned in the center of the rondo drill, demonstrating his eagerness through intense pressing.

Marca notes that Diego Simeone is not concerned about Lee Kang-in's technical abilities but hopes he will develop his off-the-ball movement, defensive contributions, and game-reading skills.

In subsequent small-group training sessions, Lee Kang-in began positioning himself closer to the penalty area. He built chemistry with teammates like Barrios and demonstrated his ability to create chances from midfield.

Reports indicate that Simeone even paused training to personally demonstrate to Lee Kang-in the running patterns he wants to see—the very position where Griezmann became a superstar.

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