"Kim Min-jae, if you keep it the way it is, Munich will be ruined!"→"Get another CB now!""...Shocking Criticism Appears Again, Considering the Kompany 'Die-Ito' Card?"
Oct 18, 2024
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Germany's TZ reported on the 17th (Korea time) 'U.S. expert called for an urgent reorganization of Bayern Munich's defense team'
TZ said 'Bayern has started showing weakness in defence at times, with recent draws. In this situation, center backs Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano are attracting attention. The two Bayern defensive duo have continued to be criticized, and are now the target of CBS Sports. Michael Haroud, a former Major League Soccer (MLS) player, criticized Kim Min-jae and Upamecano.
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.
He also urged Munich to recruit a new player. LaHood said "Kim Min-jae should be a calming factor, and Upamecano should be connected to other defenses. 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.
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Criticism has risen again as Bayern has not won in the last three games. Bayern had two draws and one loss against Leverkusen, Aston Bilan and Eintracht Frankfurt. In particular, the defense's high line and concentration were pointed out as it lost three goals despite scoring three goals against Frankfurt. LaHood also seems to have pointed out this part.
However, as Kim Min-jae, there is certainly something to defend. At the time of the second loss, Upamecano allowed Marmusch to break through first, and the defensive line collapsed. Kim Min-jae tried to block Ekittike's shot by flying, but it was not a situation that could be completely blocked. It is hard to say that Kim Min-jae is also responsible for the third loss. Kim Min-jae cleared the ball through the header, and the ball flowed back toward the Frankfurt player. However, after Kim Min-jae's advance, Dier's slow speed did not properly cover the back space and did not stop Marmusch's advance at all.
In some cases, as La Hood argued, Kim Min-jae's advance was somewhat unreasonable. During the European Champions League match against Real Madrid last season, Kim Min-jae's advance made room for Vinicius Junior and lost a point.
However, this season, Kim Min-jae's forward timing is being accurately instructed under Kompany, and when Kim Min-jae advances, both fullbacks and Upamecano cover the back space to form a secondary cordon. As Kim Min-jae's advance plays the primary defense, the opponent's attack is cut off from the center and immediately leads to Bayern's counterattack.
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A shocking bappan appeared for Kim Min-jae. Considering the recent momentum, it is unlikely that Kim Min-jae will suddenly be pushed out of the starting lineup, but it is expected that it will be important to remove criticism through future performances.
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