According to Spanish outlet Marca on August 7, Diego Simeone is looking to transform Lee Kang-in from a winger into a "second striker" positioned closer to the center, much like he did with Antoine Griezmann when the Frenchman first joined Atlético Madrid.

Lee Kang-in, a newcomer to Atlético, grasped his new role after just a single training session. He not only inherited the No. 7 shirt left vacant by Antoine Griezmann but was also tasked with adopting a similar tactical role to the French star during his time at Atlético.

When Antoine Griezmann joined Atlético from Real Sociedad, he too was primarily an attacking winger. However, under Diego Simeone's guidance, he gradually became the team's attacking focal point and eventually developed into a world-class player.

Similar expectations now rest on Lee Kang-in's shoulders.

While at Paris Saint-Germain, Lee Kang-in already won two Champions League titles, but since joining Atlético, he must adapt to Simeone's tactical demands. During his first team training session, the Korean star was positioned in the center of a rondo drill, where he demonstrated his commitment through aggressive pressing.

Marca reports that while Simeone has no concerns about Lee Kang-in's technical ability, he wants to further improve his off-the-ball movement, defensive contribution, and game-reading ability.

In subsequent group training, Lee Kang-in began attempting to play in positions closer to the penalty area. He gradually built connections with players like Varela and demonstrated his ability to create chances from midfield.

According to reports, Simeone even stopped play during training to directly explain to Lee Kang-in the movement patterns he desired—the very same area where Antoine Griezmann became a superstar.

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