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'Monster' is 'Monster'
Kim Min-jae, who is injured, returned to the training ground. Kim Min-jae appeared at a team training session at Jaberner Strasse in Munich, Germany on the 3rd (Korea time). Kim Min-jae did not go to training the day before. As is known, Kim Min-jae is suffering from colds and back pain as well as Achilles.
But the next day, I went back to training. Bayern is expected to play an away game against Augsburg on the 5th. As Kim Min-jae went into training, chances are high that he will play on this day. Coach Bang Sang Kompany also said in an official press conference before the game, `Some players trained individually indoors. But they will be able to play normally.'
Bayern is currently an injury ward. In particular, the defense was completely broken. I was Kim Minjae's partner Upamecano collapsed, followed by a long-term injury to left-back Alfonso Davis. Japanese defender Hiroki Ito, who can move between left and center, was also effectively out for the season. On top of that, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has not yet trained. Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlovic are also injured.
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TZ voiced doubts about the Bayern medical team's capabilities. TZ said 'The newly formed Bayern medical team this season has rushed the return of its players too quickly, increasing the chance of injury recurrence. TZ recurred after Ito, who suffered a metatarsal fracture during the preseason, returned to training two months later, and Neuer had similar problems.
In particular, TZ said 'Bayern knew that Ito had a history of foot injuries even before signing, but it was questionable that the Bayern Scouts overlooked this' The Bayern players then trust the national team's medical staff more. TZ said 'Our information indicates that the Bayern medical team is not intervening much on whether players will play or not. I'm leaving the decision to director Kompany. There is a growing risk in an environment where participation is prioritized over recovery. Bayern could face a greater danger.
In the end, Kim Min-jae, who was not perfect, went to the training ground. In fact, Kim Min-jae should not have played in the last match against Jean-Kt Pauli either. Kim Min-jae was unable to play in the seventh and eighth rounds of the 2026 North-China World Cup Asian qualifiers against Oman and Jordan due to injuries. Originally on the list, he was dropped. Bayern coach Bang Sang Kompany himself mentioned "I hope Kim Min-jae doesn't miss too long, but he will miss the next few weeks" "Bayern did not adequately protect Kim Min-jae from injury," said A team coach Hong Myung-bo, who lost his key defender in a surprise move" and became a hot topic in the German media.
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Kim Min-jae returned faster than expected. He showed up at the training site on Saturday. It was exactly 10 days after he collapsed from injury. Still not 100%, Kim Min-jae was in the starting lineup against Jean-Cette Pauli. It was due to the situation of the Bayern defense. Bayern suffered the aftermath of the A-match properly. Kim Min-jae's partner, Dayo Upamecano, and main left back Alfonso Davis, fell due to injuries. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was also unable to play. There is no main defender other than Kim Min-jae. Coach Kompany launched the Rafael Geheiro-Kim Min-jae-Eric Dyer-Conlatrimer combination. Jonas Urbihi defended the goal.
Jeankt Pauli put Elias Saad, Noah Weissauft and two wingers at the front line, aiming for Dyer, Geheiro and the back space, which are slow to focus on. Instead of a bold forward defense, Kim Min-jae kept the rear stable. Overall, his movements were not neat, but he led the defense well without making any significant mistakes. Kim Min-jae never allowed a dribble breakthrough on the day and did not lose his ball ownership. He recorded three clearings and three recoveries. The pass success rate reached 92%. The German media TZ gave the middle three points and had to grit once again due to the injury of Upamecano. His performance should be evaluated higher.'
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Fortunately, Bayern won the game 3-2. Bayern, led by Kim Min-jae's performance, won the game 3-2. Bayern, which had 65 points (20 wins, 5 draws, 2 losses), maintained its lead by maintaining a point difference from the second-place Leverkusen (59 points).
Kim Min-jae's expression, which was moving to greet his fans after the game, showed a hard hit. Bayern reporter Philip Kessler said on the 1st that `Kim Min-jae played in the match against Jeankt Pauli with a sore throat and a bad cough.' He is also suffering from back pain due to this. In fact, he said he needed more rest to recover. In other words, he devoted himself to the team despite the worst. Considering this, it was a remarkable performance.
TZ said, `Kim Min-jae's Achilles tendon condition has improved a little, but he has not fully recovered.'Kim Min-jae needs a rest to recover. Kompany is in a dilemma. He said, 'I'm considering whether to use Eric Dier and Josip Stanisic, who are relatively slow (defenders), or continue to use Kim Min-jae.' Bayern is fiercely competing with Leverkusen for the lead right now, and will play Inter Milan in the first leg of the European Champions League quarterfinals on the 9th. Kim Min-jae is the only fast central defender in the team favored by Kompany. He also has a high understanding of tactics. First of all, Kim Min-jae has to hope to pass the match against Augsburg without injury.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
