Conceding 2 goals in the first half → Tuchel criticizes Kim Min-jae and Upamecano, “There was absolutely no reason for KIM to leave.”

Conceding 2 goals in the first half → Tuchel criticizes Kim Min-jae and Upamecano, “There was absolutely no reason for KIM to leave.”

Coach Thomas Tuchel pointed out Kim Min-jae’s defense.

Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Leipzig in the 6th round of the 2023-24 German Bundesliga held at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany at 1:30 am (Korean time) on the 1st. As a result, Munich was placed in 3rd place with 4 wins and 2 draws.

Munich and Leipzig faced each other in the German Super Cup in the opening game of the Bundesliga. The result was a 0-3 crushing defeat for Munich. Before this game, Munich pledged revenge. But the game went differently than planned. Leipzig scored the first goal in the 20th minute of the first half. Receiving a pass from Xaver Schlager, Royce Offenda scored with a left-footed shot.

Munich attacked to tie the score, but instead allowed an additional goal. In the 26th minute of the first half, Offenda’s header pass was pushed in by Castello Luceva during a corner kick situation. Munich, in a hurry, threatened Leipzig through intense pressure, but was unable to score. In the end, the first half ended with Munich trailing 0-2.

As the second half began, Munich attempted a change. Kilsley Coman and Leon Goretzka were removed and Matisse Tell and Rafael Guerreiro were brought in. Munich followed by one goal. In the 10th minute of the second half, Benjamin Henriks committed a handling foul while blocking a free kick. Harry Kane took the kicker and finished calmly, making it 1-2.

Munich, who had set the tone, knocked on Leipzig’s goal. In the 24th minute of the second half, Munich brought the game back to square one. In a counterattack situation, Leroy Sane received a pass from Jamal Musiala and hit the net in a 1-on-1 situation with the goalkeeper. Leipzig also launched a counterattack, but did not score, and the game ended 2-2.

According to soccer statistics media ‘Sofa Score’, while playing full-time, Minjae Kim touched the ball 124 times, had a pass success rate of 92% (106 out of 115 successes), 2 clearances, 2 interceptions, 2 tackles, and 2 tackles on the ground. Recorded 2 duels (3 attempts) and 1 aerial duel (4 attempts). The rating was 6.9 points. It was a lower score than Dayot Upamecano’s score of 7.3.토토사이트

The combination of Kim Min-jae and Upamecano did not show a solid defense. Munich’s defense, as well as Kim Min-jae and Upamecano, had a hard time blocking Leipzig’s attack. All of the conceded goals were disappointing. Munich’s defensive line was high, and Kim Min-jae and Upamecano’s defensive positions were not good. Space was allowed in the back, and Kim Min-jae followed, but gave Offenda a goal. The second goal was conceded when goalkeeper Sven Ulreich failed to properly handle a corner kick, providing an excuse for conceding the goal.

After the game, Tuchel said, “It took time to execute the plan and find space. There were too many mistakes. The game was too slow and static. There was some sloppy defending. But we got better in the second half. Mental strength, pace of play, fighting spirit, etc. “It got better. That’s why we deserved to come back,” he said, evaluating the game.

Coach Tuchel also pointed out the defense of Kim Min-jae and Upamecano. Coach Tuchel said, “There was absolutely no reason for Kim Min-jae to go one-on-one. Upamecano also gave space by running out instead of protecting Kim Min-jae. It was completely opposite to what we actually do.”

Germany and Munich legend Lothar Matthaus also criticized Kim Min-jae. Matheus said, “Kim Min-jae is still not what we expected. He is an unstable factor in Munich’s defense. He needs to get used to the Bundesliga. I am not negative about the recruitment of Kim Min-jae, but he was good in Serie A, but now he is not living up to expectations.” did.