Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae eventually collapsed after an unreasonable schedule.
German media 'TZ' reported on the 13th (Korea time) that "München defender Kim Min-jae suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon. He is suffering from pain in his knee. There was a winter break, but the inflammation remains. News of Kim Min-jae's injury could serve as a disaster for Munich. Eric Dier was not chosen by head coach Bang Sang Kompany even though there was a gap due to the injury of the central defender."
"Dyer's slow speed is one of the reasons. Now he can take on an important role again. He has a chance to start the upcoming match against Hoffenheim," he added.
"Kim Min-jae has been in pain since October last year. Korean media were constantly concerned about his Achilles tendon," the media said.
Kim Min-jae left Naples for Bayern Munich in July 2023. Since then, he has played as a key defender without any adjustment period and has performed outstandingly.
Thomas Tuchel, who was at the helm of Munich at the time, used him as a key player. However, Kim Min-jae was pushed out of the main defender position due to the transfer of the national team and recruitment of Dyer due to the Asian Cup.
The reversal began before this season when Tuchel was replaced and Kompany was appointed as the next manager. Kompany, who plays offensive soccer starting with the last defense, likes to use tactics to raise the defense line to the extreme. 먹튀검증
As a result, players who can cover large back spaces and possess unique skills are being used as key defenders. Kim Min-jae is favored by Coach Kompany because of his speed and skills.
In fact, Kompany showed blind faith in Kim Min-jae at the opening game of the league, his first gateway since taking office as coach of Munich. In an interview asking about Kim Min-jae's mistake that led to his loss after the match, he firmly defended his student, saying, "I don't want to mention Kim Min-jae."
Since then, Kim has lived up to Kompany's trust by taking painkillers. He has played in 16 league matches, three cup competitions, and six Champions League matches. He thus appeared in all 25 official matches that Munich played.