Is the player management of Bayern Munich, which prides itself as the world's best club, really at this level?

Bayern Munich reported on its official website on the 1st that "Kim Min-jae did not participate in the open training session." On that day, it was also reported that Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman were unable to participate in training.

Munich's defense is in a collapsed state due to injuries. Dayot Upamecano and Alphonso Davies returned to Munich after suffering injuries during the international match period. In particular, Davies was ruled out for the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Adding to the woes, Hito Ito, who came on as a substitute against St. Pauli, has also been ruled out for the season due to at least a 3-month absence.

The reckless inclusion of Kim Min-jae has resulted in a more severe injury. Kim Min-jae had not been feeling well in his Achilles tendon since October but pushed through. However, due to the team situation, he was unable to rest properly and also had to juggle with the national team.

In the end, trouble arose. Kim Min-jae was unable to respond to the call-up of the 'Hong Myung-bo' national team in the March international match. Coach Hong Myung-bo noted, "Bayern's usage of Kim Min-jae, without considering his condition, is problematic."

In response, Munich retorted, "The employer who pays the player’s salary is Munich." To make matters worse, Munich is considering suing the Canadian Football Association regarding Alphonso Davies' injury.

Munich ultimately threw Kim Min-jae into the fray. Kim Min-jae started in the home match of the 27th round of the Bundesliga against St. Pauli on the 29th. At that time, Kim Min-jae had pain in his Achilles tendon, as well as back pain and cold symptoms. Nevertheless, Kim Min-jae played the full match.

Unable to stand by and watch the collapse of Munich's defense, Kim Min-jae exerted himself and played the full match.

Munich has an away match against Augsburg on the 5th. If Kim Min-jae is absent, Bayern Munich will have only Eric Dier left as a center-back. The collapse of the defense is all but certain.

The only silver lining is that Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returned from injury on the 1st and completed running training.

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