Korean Monster Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) did not falter at all in his team. He became stronger through the special pre-season he spent in his home country.
Kim Min-jae started in a pre-season friendly match against Son Heung-min’s Tottenham (England) in Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd, and led his team to a 2-1 victory by going all over the pitch until he was replaced in the 10th minute of the second half. Although the time was short, he drew attention by kicking the captain’s armband instead of Manuel Neuer who returned to the bench at the start of the second half.
He still showed good performance. In this match, he thoroughly blocked Dejan Klusevski, who was responsible for Tottenham’s forward line, giving a strong impression. Even Korean national team captain Son Heung-min failed to penetrate the Korean-made shield. While Kim Min-jae was playing, Bayern Munich managed to secure the game’s advantage without losing a point.
“Kim Min-jae started the season easily. We need him all the time and have high expectations,” Sports Director Max Evel said in wrapping up his four-day visit to Korea. It is a clear expression of trust.
Above all, the new coach fits well with the new coach. Coach Bang Sang Kompany of Belgium, who is famous as the best center back during his active days, prefers “offensive defenders.” Kim Min-jae, who is fast in judgment, moves well, and is equipped with build-up capabilities, has no choice but to receive high scores. “(Kompany) emphasizes aggressiveness and one-on-one defense. They have a good style,” Kim said.
There was a crisis. Having topped the Italian Serie A table while playing for Napoli, Tuchel settled in Bayern Munich last summer and had a satisfactory first half, but his pace plummeted after visiting the Asian Cup early this year. Coach Thomas Tuchel, who initially showed full support, appointed Eric Dier, who was hired on loan in the winter, first. Kim, who was pushed back from the starting lineup, ended his first season in Germany regret.
When Bayern Munich failed to win the Bundesliga title for the first time in 12 years, the atmosphere was unusual. With German media citing Kim Min-jae as a strong candidate for transfer, the club put several defenders on the recruitment list even after bringing in Hiroki Ito, a multi-defense player for the Japanese national team, and weighed them. There was a negative atmosphere that Kompany could turn a blind eye to him. 메이저사이트
Kim’s choice, however, was a “challenge.” “I just want to settle down here and show good performance,” Kim said, vowing to stay. Coach Kompany has also tried various combinations of three-back and four-back combinations in several pre-season friendly matches, but Kim has never been left out. So far, Kim’s prospects for the 2024-2025 season are “clear.”