"'Isn't it like Munich?' Kim Min-jae's accusation, the partner knew..."KIM, you've been criticized as much as I have been."+"We're really good together."
Oct 21, 2024
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Bayern Munich won 4-0 in the seventh round of the German Bundesliga in the 2024-2025 season against Stuttgart at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on the 20th (Korea time).
After the game, Upamecano spoke directly about his partnership with Kim Min-jae, who kept the game team's scoreless victory in an interview. He said "It's really good to play with Kim Min-jae" and "I think Kim Min-jae has gained confidence"
Then "Kim Min-jae was criticized as much as I was before." But that's football, and we need to keep our heads up and always do our best" he evaluated.
In fact, Upamecano and Kim Min-jae were the most criticized duo among Bayern defenders last season. "Kim Min-jae is not at Bayern level," Kim said from Bayern legend Lothar Matheus"It will be difficult to show who you were during your Napoli days. He was criticized for being an unstable factor in Bayern, and German media Bild consistently gave disappointing ratings and evaluations even in games where Kim Min-jae played.
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There is a lot of praise for Kim Min-jae. After the last league match against Leverkusen, German media reported that `Kim Min-jae did not 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. Along with favorable reviews from the German media, Kim Min-jae was also included in Lee Ju's team, the first kicker of the season since the match against Leverkusen, and was recognized for his performance. 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.
Since then, Kim Min-jae has played with his first goal of the season against Eintracht Frankfurt, but some criticism has emerged. Germany's Avent Zeitung scored his first goal of the season, giving Kim Min-jae five points, the lowest point in his team. However, he was unstable defensively. Timing was late in the second run scene. He also missed the timing when he lost his third point. He took a step back, he said harshly. However, rather than Kim Min-jae's problem, the entire Bayern defense was shaken by Frankfurt's counterattack.
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Upamecano showed good chemistry with Kim Min-jae in this process. The two players played in Bayern's back space based on their fast feet, and there was no sign of the two players, who were pointed out as anxious every time they started last season.
In the background of the performance, there was also detailed instructions from Kompany. Kim Min-jae also said in an interview, `Coach Kompany explains to the players what they want in much more detail.' Kompany is known to meticulously instruct all players' pressure, defense, and build-up play. This is the secret of Kim Min-jae and Upamecano's survival under the Kompany system.
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LaHood, the main character of criticism, is a player who played only in the MLS stage from 2006 to his retirement in 2019. He has no experience on the European stage and is an expert on CBS Sports. LaHood said of Kim Min-jae "Ufamecano has the wrong partner`"Kim Min-jae should stop being aggressive, be more conservative, and remember where Upamecano's strengths lie," he said, pointing out Kim Min-jae's aggressive defense.
"Kim Min-jae should be a calming factor, and Upamecano should be connected to other defense teams. Bayern needs to find a new centre-back. We need to recruit him right away. If you play and defend this way, you'll be completely ruined," he said, using abusive language.
Upamecano revealed a positive atmosphere for his partnership with Kim Min-jae. If the current trend continues, it is expected that the two players will continue to play as center-back duo against Bayern this season.
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