Обсуждение участника:"I like the nickname 'Monster' Kim Min-jae conquers Serie A → Enters Munich → A story for fans... a winning goal
Kim Min-jae revealed that he likes the nickname 'Monster'.
Kim Min-jae said, "I like the nickname 'Monster'. It's a word that expresses my style well. I want to make a good impression on my fans with my acting worthy of my nickname, "Monster."
"I am cold to myself. I still need to get closer to my colleagues. I want to improve my physical strength quickly and become a starting pitcher in the best condition. And I hope it helps the team win."
Kim Min-jae will wear a Munich uniform through the transfer market this summer. Munich said on the club's official website on the 19th of last month, "Munich recruited South Korean national team defender Kim Min-jae from Naples. "The contract period is until 2028, and I will play with No. 3," he said, revealing Kim Min-jae's recruitment.
Kim Min-jae has been reborn as the best defender in one season. Napoli sent Kalidou Koulibaly to Chelsea and chose Kim Min-jae as his replacement. Kim Min-jae moved from Fenerbahce to Naples ahead of the 2022-23 season. Koulibaly has always been talked about as the best centre-back in recent years. At the time of his transfer, he had doubts about replacing Koulibaly.
Also, Kim Min-jae has not been properly verified in Europe. In Fenerbahce, he was in charge of the rear and showed an overwhelming appearance, but it was the Turkiye League. It is true that the Turkish League is inferior to the five major European leagues, including the English Premier League (EPL) and Serie A. Amid suspicious glances, Kim Min-jae moved to Naples.
Concerns about replacing Koulibaly were unfounded. Kim Min-jae showed his true value as soon as he moved, and even scored a goal in the second round against Monza. With Kim Min-jae in charge of defense, Napoli made a splash and reached the top of the league. Kim Min-jae received the Player of the Month award in September in recognition of his performance.
Kim Min-jae showed a "wall"-like defense throughout the season, and Napoli succeeded in advancing to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the club's history and won the Scudetto title in 33 years since Maradona. Kim Min-jae, who was the main player in the championship, was selected as the best defender of Serie A and the team of Serie A season.
Kim Min-jae's buyout was 50 million euros (71.4 billion won), which was very cheap compared to his skills. He's a good player for big clubs. In the early days of the transfer market, Manchester United seemed to be ahead of Kim Min-jae, but while Manchester United faltered, Munich participated in recruiting Kim Min-jae and Munich was active. As soon as Munich was discharged from the military, it carried out medical tests in Korea and embraced Kim Min-jae.
Kim Min-jae has all the skills needed for a center back. He is 190 centimeters tall and has a speed comparable to other strikers. A team that runs on a high line, as in Munich, should always be careful of the backspace of the defense. Kim Min-jae boasts wide defensive cover with his fast feet. It is a suitable resource for Munich tactics. Build-up capabilities are also good. Both left and right center backs can be built up, and it is recommended to switch to the other side with a long kick.
Munich coach Thomas Tuchel uses both three-back and four-back. After joining Munich last season, I mainly used four-back, but I also enjoyed using three-back in my coaching life. Kim Min-jae is the perfect player for Tuchel's tactics. Kim Min-jae experienced both three-back and four-back. Kim Min-jae experienced a three-back when he was in Fenerbahce and played for Napoli's four-back and the Korean national team, taking charge of the rear.
There is no problem for Kim Min-jae to worry about the starting pitcher. In Germany, he also talked about Kim Min-jae's potential as a starter. German media 'Kicker' said, "The main defensive line of Bayern Munich in the 2023-24 season is very likely to be Kim Min-jae and The Lite," adding, "Upamecano will be able to enter the best 11 only when he wins the hearts of coaches with his skills."
During this pre-season period, Kim Min-jae did not digest much time. Kim Min-jae played the first half as a starter in matches against Kawasaki Frontale, Liverpool and AS Monaco. It seems that he was considerate of Kim Min-jae's body management rather than being pushed back in the competition for the starting position. Before joining Munich, Kim Min-jae entered the army training center for about three weeks and received basic military training. During his training he would have had a hard time taking proper care of his body. Considering this, director Thomas Tuchel gave Kim Min-jae time.
Currently, Kim Min-jae did not seem to be in 100% physical condition. Kim Min-jae made a fatal mistake in the match against Monaco. In the 27th minute of the first half, Kim Min-jae's pass went over to the opponent in Munich's penalty box. Alexander Golovin's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper, but Monaco's attack continued. In the end, Takumi Minamino, who received a pass from Ben Yedder, split the net. Unfortunately, Minamino's shot passed by Kim Min-jae.
Last season, Munich won the league title, but it was regrettable. In recent years, they have shown an overwhelming appearance within the Bundesliga, but last season was pushed back by Dortmund. Munich sacked Julian Nagelsmann and appointed coach Tuchel as their league performance fell behind Dortmund. After taking over as coach Tuchel, he aimed for the treble, but he had no choice but to be satisfied with winning the league.
Munich focused on reinforcing players to overcome the disappointment of last season. Kim Min-jae, Conrad Reimer, and Rafael Guerreiro were recruited. Harry Kane is also being promoted, but a deal with Tottenham doesn't seem easy. Munich is aiming for the treble again with Kim Min-jae. The key is for Kim Min-jae, who is playing on a new stage, to quickly lift his body.
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