Coach Kompany's official announcement came out, isn't Kim Min-jae in a physical condition to play…Rumors of missing the Club World Cup are becoming a reality
Jun 15, 2025
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On the 15th (Korea time), Munich coach Vincent Kompany mentioned Kim Min-jae while answering a question about Munich's new defender Jonatantha at a pre-press conference for the first Group C match of the Club World Cup against Oakland City. Munich will face Oakland at the Cincinnati Stadium in Cincinnati, the U.S., at 1 a.m. on the 16th.
Director Kompany said "Ta's leadership is outstanding. He communicated well and showed good capabilities in the Bundesliga. Thanks to the national team, it wasn't that hard to adapt him to our team. I'm sure others will help us as quickly as possible"Especially in his position, there are a few players who are not 100% conditioned yet. Kim Min-jae, and Dayot Upamecano, too.
The German local newspaper 『Avenzaitung Munich" is expected to take more time before Kim Min-jae returns on the 15th 'Avenzaitung Munich" It is difficult to predict whether he will return during the Club World Cup due to long-term Achilles tendon problems. Kim Min-jae himself expects to play again only around July. Kim Min-jae will slowly return to training, cheering for the team on the field, the report said.
According to the report, Kim Min-jae is unlikely to play in the three group games against Oakland, Boca Juniors, and Benfica. The round of 16 matches to be held on the 29th or 30th is also uncertain.
'Avenzaitung Munich' said Kim Min-jae's participation in the Club World Cup and the future in Munich itself is uncertain. In an interview in Holland on the 13th, Munich general manager Max Eberle said that the Munich centerback's natural competition will take place next season. He said "We're going to be in a very good situation defensively. Kim Min-jae needs to win (the competition)." The Munich defense also has Josip Stasinich and Hiroki Ito, who is suffering from long-term injuries.
"Kim Min-jae has been suffering from Achilles tendon problems for a long time. Rumors were circulating that we had put his health at risk, but that wasn't the case then. We were managing the situation well"Kim Min-jae says he wants to be healthy now. Training will begin in the coming days"
Kim Min-jae, who helped Munich win the German Bundesliga in the 2024-2025 season, is connected to Saudi club Al Nasr as well as Juventus, Inter Milan and Newcastle. 'Avenzaitung Munich' predicted that 'no decision will be made on his future until the end of the Club World Cup.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
