The sky is also a Korean-made iron wall Kim Min-jae episode! First start + superhuman performance → Chol-han's injury? Simple calf spasm intensive recovery management scheduled

Sep 21, 2025

The sky is also a Korean-made iron wall Kim Min-jae episode! First start superhuman performance → Chol-han's injury? Simple calf spasm intensive recovery management scheduled
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The sky is also a Korean-made iron wall Kim Min-jae episode! First start superhuman performance → Chol-han's injury? Simple calf spasm intensive recovery management scheduled
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Kim Min-jae performed the best, but unfortunately he couldn't finish the game due to injury. Fortunately, however, there is no fear of a long-term departure.

Bayern Munich won 4-1 in the fourth round of the Bundesliga against Hoffenheim in the 2025-2026 season at the Free Zero Arena in Jinsheim, Germany on the 21st (Korea time). With this victory, Bayern has won four consecutive games since the opening, keeping the gap with second-place Leipzig.

Kim Min-jae was the starter who surprised everyone in the game. Kim Min-jae, who played as a substitute this season after falling behind Jonathan Ta in the league, started with Ta instead of Dayot Upamecano. It could have been a choice considered in the aftermath of the European Champions League, but there was also a good possibility that it was the trust of Coach Bang Sang Kompany considering Kim Min-jae's last performance against Chelsea.




Kim Min-jae played as a starter until he was replaced in the 24th minute of the second half. Kim Min-jae checked the opponent's breakthrough and penetration with his fast feet, showed concentration in the box, and blocked threatening passes. He also defended his shots by flying them without sparing himself. The most overwhelming scene was three minutes into the first half's extra time, when Muhammad Damar's volley from the gate was cleared just before it headed into the goal. All of the teammates came up cheering and praising Kim Min-jae's play.

The sky is also a Korean-made iron wall Kim Min-jae episode! First start superhuman performance → Chol-han's injury? Simple calf spasm intensive recovery management scheduled
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Bayern, backed by Kim Min-jae's strong defense, overwhelmed Hoffenheim. Harry Kane dominated the game in the 44th minute of the first half, completing a hat trick in the third minute of the second half and the 32nd minute of the second half. Sergi Gnabry's net goal in extra time in the second half.

However, there was also a problem. It was Kim Min-jae's injury. Kim Min-jae played a stable defense in the back room, but collapsed after competing for an aerial ball in the 24th minute of the second half, holding his calf muscles. As a result of the medical staff's confirmation, it was decided to replace it. It was more regrettable to finish the game with injuries because he was performing perfectly for 69 minutes, including 94% pass success rate, two successful aerial ball competitions, two successful ground races, five clearings, two shooting blocks, one interception and two tackles.




German media also could not deny that Kim Min-jae's departure was disappointing news for Bayern. Germany's SPOX has bad news for Bayern. Kim Min-jae was replaced by an injury against Hoffenheim. It could be more bad news for Bayern. Josip Stanisic suffered a ligament injury against Chelsea during the week. Kim Min-jae can also miss for a week or two.

The sky is also a Korean-made iron wall Kim Min-jae episode! First start superhuman performance → Chol-han's injury? Simple calf spasm intensive recovery management scheduled
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Fortunately, there was no major crisis. Philip Kessler, a Bayern reporter with TZ in Germany, said 'Kim Min-jae was confirmed to have a calf muscle stress response after a detailed examination. Over the next few days, intensive recovery management will be carried out,' he said, explaining that it was not a major injury.

Kim Min-jae's revival has begun. He seemed to be held back by the disappointing injury, but he overcame the crisis. The slowly raised form is leading to a more stable defense than anyone else. If you can work hard to take care of your body, your best season since joining Bayern may not be unreasonable.








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.