Phew, ankle pain Kim Minjae is finally resting...Yang and the Korean Derby may fail
Feb 12, 2025
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'Monster Centerback'Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) is expected to rest without playing against Celtic during the week.
German media 'TZ Online' reported on the 11th (Korea time) that Kim Min-jae and center back partner Dayot Upamecano will miss the first round of the 2024-2025 European Champions League (UCL) knockout phase playoff against Celtic at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 13th.
Kim Min-jae missed the team training on the 9th, complaining of great pain in the Achilles tendon, which has usually suffered from problems. Kim Min-jae, who ran with an injury, was expected to accompany Celtic on the away road, but according to the media report, he is expected to be able to rest at the match against Celtic.
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If Kim Min-jae is absent, the Korean Derby between Kim Min-jae and Yang Hyun-joon (Celtic) will be eliminated. In the Champions League against Feyenoord, Kim Min-jae's first confrontation with Hwang In-beom (Peyenoord) was also canceled due to Hwang In-beom's calf injury.
Kim Min-jae, who regained his starting position under Coach Bang Sang Kongpani this season, scored three goals in 31 matches, including the Cup.
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Kim Min-jae played only 2,765 minutes, the eighth time in the team in the 2023-2024 season. It was already close to last season's playing time in February.
Munich is 12th in the Champions League phase, failing to go straight to the round of 16, advancing to the knockout phase play-off and facing Celtic in 21st place.
The two teams will compete for a place in the round of 16, with only one home and away. The second leg will be held at Munich's home stadium on the 20th.
Kim Min-jae is likely to play in the 22nd round of the German Bundesliga away game against Leverkusen on the 16th. Munich, the lone leader, currently has 54 points and Leverkusen, the second-ranked team, has an eight-point gap with 46. If he wins on this day, he can effectively seal the victory.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
