'He didn't even attend the team training' KIM Injury Concerns Amplified. Local media "Forced to participate in a thigh injury. Missed team training as well."
Aug 28, 2024
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Bayern Munich's local newspaper Avent Zeitung said on social media on the 28th (Korea time) that `Kim Min-jae did not participate in the team's training on this day.'
On the 27th (Korea time), German media TZ reported 'Kim Min-jae was sluggish in the match against Wolfsburg. The reason was belatedly revealed. He went ahead with his thigh injury and was replaced by Eric Dier in the 36th minute of the second half.
The media outlet said, "'Bayern Munich Bangsang Kongpani started the center back combination of Kim Min-jae and Dayo Upamecano against Wolfsburg.'" Both players were sluggish, especially Kim Min-jae showed embarrassing plays that were the direct starting point for losing points. However, Kim Min-jae reportedly played with a thigh injury later.
In addition, in the situation of injury, Kim Min-jae's participation is bound to be questioned, and Kompany's decision is questionable. Last season, Kim Min-jae also suffered from a tired body and minor injuries for a considerable period of time after being called up for the A team. Eric Dier was healthy, but it is hard to see why coach Kongpani insisted on Kim Min-jae's start. Dangerous decisions almost backfired.'
Kim Min-jae was generally sluggish in the opening match of the German Bundesliga in 2024-2025 against Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the 26th.
He made a critical mistake and was criticized by local media.
Bayern Munich legend Rotar Mateus did not directly criticize Kim Min-jae, but it is questionable why he traded top centre-back Matisse de Ligt to Manchester United. Had he been there, the last defense would have been nothing to worry about,' he said, indirectly criticizing Kim Min-jae and Upamecano's anxious center-back duo.
However, Kongpani showed trust in Kim Min-jae. He started the opening game. The result was not good, but the trust in Kim Min-jae's strong defense is still high.
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