Kim Min-jae: Munich’s Rising Star – Trust and Love from Coach Tuchel

2023-08-23 13:41:55

Reporter Park Jae-ho of Star News | 2023.08.23 22:41

Kim Min-jae (26) is receiving a lot of trust and love from director Thomas Tuchel (49). Germany’s ‘Bavarian Football’ said on the 23rd (Korean time), “Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has a trio of excellent center backs, including Kim Min-jae, Matthias de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano.” “However, in his 4-2-3-1 formation, unfortunately, only two players can start. This can be complicated depending on what situation Tuchel wants.”

Munich played two official matches this season. Starting with Leipzig and the Super Cup, Breder Bremen played the opening match of the Bundesliga in the 2023-2024 season. Kim Min-jae was substituted at the start of the second half once morest Leipzig, which was his official debut in Munich, and played with Upamecano until the end of the game. Then, in the game once morest Bremen, he started and worked with Ubamecano, and was replaced by De Ligt in the 23rd minute of the second half. Looking at the playing time so far, Upamecano has the most with 180 minutes, Kim Min-jae has 113 minutes, and De Ligt has 67 minutes.

According to ‘Bavarian Football’, coach Tuchel said, “Upamecano is in good shape to the extent that he was able to play throughout the preseason. And De Ligt has recovered from his injury.” are looking for,” he said. At the same time, he showed a lot of trust in Kim Min-jae. Coach Tuchel said, “Our center backs are showing very high level of play.” “Kim Min-jae is likely to become a true leader. He learns new sentences of German every day. We pursue a style that dominates the game, so we have the necessary qualities. has,” he praised.

This is not the first time director Tuhell has shown trust and love for Kim Min-jae. As soon as coach Tuchel saw Min-jae Kim at the Tegernsee training ground in Munich last month, he hugged him fiercely and said, “It’s so nice to meet you. I’m really happy.” Then he smiled, “You’re going to do well and you’re going to love this place. I can promise you.” Kim Min-jae was a bit shy regarding coach Tuchel’s attack of affection, but firmly held Tuchel’s hand and pledged his future performance. In addition, when Min-jae Kim joined Munich last month, coach Tuchel said, “Min-jae Kim had an amazing season at Napoli. He is tall, fast and reliable. I communicated with him through video calls several times. The best. We are delighted to have signed a contract with the player.” He praised, “I am satisfied that Kim Min-jae, who had many teams to choose from, came to Munich. He is a perfect replacement for Luca Hernandez, who moved to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).”

Coach Tuchel said in an interview with the Bundesliga Secretariat on the 17th, “I like Kim Min-jae. His personality is calm and direct.” “The defense is fast and courageous. I always look over my shoulder to help,” he said. I was left with a good impression,” he said. Munich will play Augsburg in the third round of the Bundesliga on the 28th. Attention is focusing on which of Munich’s centre-back trio will play. There is a high possibility that Kim Min-jae, who is much loved by coach Tuchel, will start for the second consecutive time.

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