"Kim Min-jae mocked his teacher Tuchel!" Rumors of forced →'Bundesliga's rise to the team of migration'...Erased controversy with iron-wall defense, only selected in Munich's squad

Sep 30, 2024

'Kim Min-jae mocked his teacher Tuchel!' Rumors of forced →'Bundesliga's rise to the team of migration'...Erased controversy with iron-wall defense, only selected in Munich's squad
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'Kim Min-jae mocked his teacher Tuchel!' Rumors of forced →'Bundesliga's rise to the team of migration'...Erased controversy with iron-wall defense, only selected in Munich's squad
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A forced rumor has emerged against Kim Min-jae. However, Kim Min-jae was recognized for his skills and received favorable reviews instead of the controversy.

Germany's kicker announced on the 30th (Korea time) the team of Lee Ju-eun in the fifth round of the Bundesliga in the 2024-2025 season. The list included Tuta, Omar Marmusch, Rasmus Christensen (Frank Frankfurt), Seru Girasi (Dortmund), Benjamin Seschko, Gulaci Peder (Leifich), Elias Saad (Jankt Pauli), Jonas Feurenbach (Heidenheim), and Jens Stake (Verder Bremen), and Kim Min-jae. He was the only Bayern Munich player.

The kicker defended Kim Min-jae ' firmly and meticulously, and was strong in tackles and headers. Through his performance, he praised him for erasing questions about his class.

'Kim Min-jae mocked his teacher Tuchel!' Rumors of forced →'Bundesliga's rise to the team of migration'...Erased controversy with iron-wall defense, only selected in Munich's squad
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Kim Min-jae started and played in the fifth round of the Bundesliga against Leverkusen at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the 29th, helping the team win points. Bayern were taken away by Robert Andrich, but were again balanced by Aleksandar Pavlovic's mid-range goal. The two teams drew 1-1 with no additional points.

Kim Min-jae showed excellent defense in the game. In the 11th minute of the second half, he won three consecutive aerial balls at a position where he crossed the half line to prevent Leverkusen from attacking. However, in the final header process, it collided with the high foot of the opposing midfielder Birz, creating a dizzying situation. Fortunately, Kim Min-jae got up from his seat without any injuries. In the 14th minute of the second half, Leverkusen attempted a counterattack and stole the ball even before crossing the half line with a cooperative defense with Musiala.

Leverkusen's aggressive forward defense did not allow Leverkusen's opportunity to attack itself. When the opponent tried to deliver the ball with a long ball in the 28th minute of the second half, Boniface blocked the ball by pushing it with a header before he even caught the ball. He also tried shooting himself. In the 33rd minute of the second half, when Comang's cross flowed in front of the gate in a free kick situation, Kim Min-jae tried to put his foot out in the process of losing his balance and handle the ball. However, the ball that left Kim Min-jae's foot was easily caught by Khradeki.

Kim Min-jae, who played full-time in the game, recorded a 92% pass success rate, one shot, two interceptions, seven ball possession, 75% ball competition, 50% air ball competition, and seven overall competition. The sense of stability was particularly outstanding in defense.

'Kim Min-jae mocked his teacher Tuchel!' Rumors of forced →'Bundesliga's rise to the team of migration'...Erased controversy with iron-wall defense, only selected in Munich's squad
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After the game, the German media also praised Kim Min-jae's performance. Germany's SPOX evaluated Kim Min-jae as having a rating of 2 and 'stable and had a few standout defensive scenes', while Germany's TZ 'confidently pushed Leverkusen roughly from his position. He gave Leverkusen a two-point rating, saying, 'He blocked Leverkusen's attack and gave off the defense he needed at the back.

Germany's Sport 1 gave Kim Min-jae a team-high rating of 1.5 and added 'Kim Min-jae didn't have much to do in the first half. I showed my concentration, and I didn't make any big mistakes. Preferred to go forward like a torpedo when trying to play a long ball, intercepted the opponent's pass at the halfway line. That was exactly how Director Bang Sang Kompany wanted it to be.

Germany's Avent Zeitung also gave the team's highest rating of two points, saying 'The defense timing was good. Overall, it was a convincing skill. "He was Bayern's best player this evening. He showed his best performance." Along with favorable reviews from the German media, Kim Min-jae was also included in the kicker's selected Lee Ju's team and was recognized for his performance.

'Kim Min-jae mocked his teacher Tuchel!' Rumors of forced →'Bundesliga's rise to the team of migration'...Erased controversy with iron-wall defense, only selected in Munich's squad
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However, after the match, shocking rumors about Kim Min-jae appeared in Bild, Germany. Bild reported that Kim Min-jae mocked Tuchel, saying that Kim Min-jae made a sniping remark against Thomas Tuchel after the game.

Bild said 'Kim Min-jae has never said this before. The introvert so far caused a stir with his remarks to former Munich coach Thomas Tuchel. Kim Min-jae and Tuchel were in good harmony at first, but the relationship grew crack over the course of the season. After Kim Min-jae made a crucial mistake in the first leg (2-2) of the Champions League semifinals against Real Madrid in May, Tuchel insisted that instead of protecting the player, he decided to criticize him harshly in public. "Kim Min-jae has lost all his confidence, and he is rebuilding his confidence under Kompany with a warm attitude and clear instructions..." he said, adding a comparison with the Kompany regime.

Kim Min-jae did not have any evaluation that pointed out his former teacher Tuchel at the time, leaving only praise for director Kompany. "Coach Kompany explains to every player what he wants in more detail," Kim Min-jae said. "The whole team is doing well. I think I can do well." He said only the reason why he can play under Kompany. Bild seems to have reproduced this content as a forced rumor that it is a mockery towards Tuchel.

Meanwhile, Kim Min-jae, who is gradually recognized for his skills in Bayern, will play in the second round of the European Champions League phase against Aston Villa on October 3. After that, he will finish the sixth round of the Bundesliga against Frankfurt and play the A-match schedule in October.





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