Kang-in eases ankle alarm: "It's not serious"

Kang-in Lee returns to Atlético training Thursday after South Korea duty; ankle discomfort is not serious, he says.

Atlético Madrid midfielder Kang-in Lee was substituted at half-time in South Korea's 2-0 win over Uzbekistan due to ankle discomfort, prompting South Korea manager Robert Moreno to explain the player had requested the change. Lee addressed concerns after the match, stating the issue is an old injury causing minor discomfort and not serious. He returns to Atlético training Thursday after a 15-hour flight from South Korea. Manager Diego Simeone has two training sessions to assess his fitness before the crucial La Liga match against Alavés.