Under Thomas Tuchel, Kim Min-jae fell to fourth place.
Kim Min-jae was absent from the match against Cologne in the 29th round of the 2023–2024 German Bundesliga at the Lianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the 14th.
On this day, Kim Min-jae was listed as a substitute, but he watched his team win 2–0 without getting a chance to play.
It was a game that confirmed that Kim Min-jae’s position was significantly reduced compared to the first half.
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel started with Matthias de Licht and Eric Dier. The two players led the team with stable defense and no points lost.
Kim was not selected even as a substitute card in the 16th minute of the second half. Tuchel chose Oupamecano, not Kim Min-jae, as the center back to replace The Licht. Kim was the only one among the four center backs who could not play.
Kim Min-jae, who went to the last Asian Cup in Qatar, lost his place in Bayern Munich.
Starting in March, he had to wait in the bench for a long time, hardly having any chance to play. Compared to the first half when he was concerned about excessive pressure, as he started 15 consecutive games, his position has decreased to an astonishing extent.
This cannot be seen as a personal problem of Kim Min-jae. Tuchel is actively utilizing Dyer, whom he recruited through the winter transfer market. If Dyer is included, the team’s tactics and color change.
If Kim Min-jae steps up, Bayern Munich will also actively attack midfielders.
On the other hand, when Dyer plays, midfielders come down defensively, adding strength to the defense. Naturally, the defense will find stability. Depending on Tuchel’s decision, Kim Min-jae will not likely recover his position until this season.
There is an end. Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich after this season. Tuchel will leave the team anyway. There is no reason to be concerned about the current competition for starting the team.
There is a big difference in skills between Kim Min-jae and Dyer. Objectively, it is a level that cannot be compared itself. If it is not for the team’s defensive tactics, chances are high that Dyer has already shown his bottom. 안전놀이터
