There is no consideration even though performance has dropped due to overwork.

Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund in the 29th round home match of the 2024-2025 Bundesliga held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the 13th (Korean time). On this day, Bayern added 1 point, recording 21 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses (69 points). The gap with second place Bayer Leverkusen (63 points) remains 6 points. Bayer Leverkusen also drew with Union Berlin without a score.

On this day, Kim Min-jae started as a central defender alongside Eric Dier. In the early part of the first half, he blocked the opposing attacks with aggressive defense, sparing no effort. However, he made a critical mistake in the 39th minute. He failed to handle the ball properly and lost it to Julian Ryerson. Soon after, he made a tackle to recover and also set the stage for a counterattack.

However, in the second half, defensive concentration wavered. In the 3rd minute of the second half, Kim Min-jae was in a good position but missed Bayer's movement, allowing the first goal. Bayer connected a header from a cross that came in from the right-hand side, shaking the net. Ultimately, Kim Min-jae was substituted in the 9th minute of the second half, 6 minutes after the conceded goal, leaving the field. As Kim Min-jae walked to the bench, he could not hide his disappointment.

Munich equalized with a goal from Geheiru in the 20th minute of the second half. Geheiru, who received a pass from Thomas Müller, shook the net with a right-foot shot from the left side of the penalty area. Four minutes later, Serge Gnabry broke through the left side and scored an additional goal with a right-foot shot. However, they could not hold onto the win. Munich allowed an equalizer to Waldemar Anton in a chaotic situation in the 30th minute of the second half, finishing the match in a 2-2 draw.

According to the European football statistics site 'Footmob', Kim Min-jae played for 54 minutes with 58 ball touches, a pass success rate of 94% (44 successful out of 47 attempts), 1 chance created, 1 mistake that led to a goal conceded, 4 passes in the attacking area, a long pass success rate of 33% (1 successful out of 3 attempts), 4 clearances, 2 header clearances, 4 interceptions, 9 defensive actions, and allowed 0 dribble breakthroughs.

Munich will play an away match against Inter Milan (Italy) in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarterfinal second leg on the 17th. Having lost the first leg at home 1-2, the defense, including Kim Min-jae, urgently needs to be reorganized. There is attention on whether Kim Min-jae can bounce back after his mistake.

After the match, Kim Min-jae received harsh criticism from local German media. In Germany's rating system, 1 point is the highest, and 5 points is the lowest, meaning a higher number indicates poorer performance.

The German media 'TZ' gave Kim Min-jae a rating of 5 points, noting, "Kim Min-jae, who was struggling with a cold and Achilles pain, did not have an impressive performance. He made several positional mistakes and lost track of Bayer during the goal conceded."

'Kicker' also joined the criticism. 'Kicker' pointed out, "Though Kim Min-jae has played for 1 year and 6 months at Bayern, he is still inconsistent. The difference between when he performs well and when he does poorly is too great. In this match, he adapted well and showed good instincts several times. However, he made a significant mistake in a moment."

This media outlet stated, "Throughout the first half, Kim Min-jae supported the team with proactive defense and consistency. He even made up for his personal error in the 40th minute with a strong tackle. However, immediately at the start of the second half, he suddenly appeared disengaged. It is particularly incomprehensible that he allowed a header to Bayer."

'Kicker', which rated him 4.5 points harshly, mentioned, "He was substituted right after conceding an absurd goal to Bayer. However, it should be considered that he is not in his best condition due to the Achilles injury. It may be a situation where anyone can see he needs more rest."

Another poor record emerged that day. The football statistics company 'Opta' explained, "Kim Min-jae is the player with the most critical mistakes leading to goals in the top 5 leagues. He showed a significant lack of concentration with 6 mistakes leading to goals compared to other players."

'Sky Sports' criticized, "Kim Min-jae still fails to provide assurance. Even if we overlook the first season, he does not have stability in the second season either. The leadership role in the defense after Matthijs de Ligt's departure ultimately went to Dayot Upamecano, not Kim Min-jae. He has taken responsibility for the stability of the defense."

This media outlet analyzed, "Kim Min-jae's performance this season is not bad. However, he made a critical mistake in the Der Klassiker as well. Ultimately, Manager Kompany made a punitive substitution immediately after the goal conceded. Right now, reducing mistakes is important for Bayern, but Kim Min-jae is not consistent and stable."

Manager Kompany's substitution evokes memories of last season's Thomas Tuchel's decisions. Sky Sports questioned, "Will Manager Kompany be able to substitute Kim Min-jae before important matches on the European stage?" emphasizing the situation of needing to avoid conceding goals, stating that Kim Min-jae's unstable defense could be a problem.

Plattenburg, the Bayern correspondent for Sky Sports, reported the team's lukewarm evaluation of Kim Min-jae. He stated, "Kim Min-jae is still not an untouchable player in the team. They are not necessarily looking to sell him, but if someone makes an offer, he would be open to a transfer."

In fact, Bayern values Kim Min-jae less than his teammate Upamecano. The club has also consistently wanted another defender, Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen). Plattenburg evaluated, "Bayern would sell him if a satisfactory offer for Kim Min-jae comes in. If he leaves, the transfer fee would be properly invested in another defender." He added, "Otherwise, Bayern will continue to manage their defense as it is. Kim Min-jae's contract runs until 2028."

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