As the team is on shaky ground, players cannot give good reviews. The same applied to Kim Min-jae (26), who earned the nickname Kaiser (emperor) for his monstrous performance in the first half of the season in Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 against Freiburg in the 24th round of the German Bundesliga in the 2023-24 season at Europa Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany on the 2nd. It has to diligently chase Leverkusen, which is unbeaten, but failed to secure three points again this time.
Coach Thomas Tuchel brought out Rafael Geheiro, Kim Min-jae, Dyer, and Yozua Kimihi as rear defense combinations. He put Harry Kane as the front-line one-top and aimed for scoring ability, while Jamal Musiala, Thomas Muller, and Mathis Tell supported him with firepower from behind. Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlovic breathe from the waist, and Manuel Neuer wore goalkeeper gloves.
Bayern Munich was dragged to Freiburg from the beginning. They gave Grifo and others a chance to shoot inside and outside the box, giving up the atmosphere. Eventually, they allowed the first goal 11 minutes after the kickoff whistle. Sulay scored a header off Grifo's cross. Neuer hurriedly bounced back, but the ball flowed to Freiburg players, and Ginter shook Bayern Munich's net with a left-footed shot.
Freiburg put more pressure on Bayern Munich by capitalizing on the opening goal flow. After blocking Freiburg's attack, Bayern Munich aimed for the equalizer with Garyhiru overlap and Kane's shots. Kane led with an accurate header shot, but the ball fell to the side of the net and swallowed the disappointment.
Bayern Munich, which was looking for an opportunity, balanced the game for now. Mathis Tell beat Freiburg's defense with a fantastic turn in the 34th minute. When there was space for the moment, he penetrated the Freiburg defensive barrier with an accurate right-footed shot.
Both teams made all-out efforts to score the winning goal in a tight race. The heated atmosphere did not cool down in the second half. Kane threatened Freiburg with a fierce shot. Kim Min-jae passed to Musiala in the 29th minute of the second half, and Musiala broke through Freiburg's defense with a huge dribble. Musiala gave Bayern Munich the lead by scoring with a half-beat fast shot.
However, Bayern Munich couldn't smile at the last minute. Shortly before the end of the regular session, he shook Bayern Munich with a fast attack pattern after Freiburg's throw-in. Neuer was unable to move due to Wheeler's surprise shot and allowed the equalizer.
Bayern Munich has been criticized for its poor performance this season. It repeated its frustrating performance under Tuchel, who took the helm during the last season. Tuchel announced his farewell to Bayern Munich after three consecutive losses until the match against Bochum, and will leave the team after the 2023-24 season.
He is being criticized even more by his stark contrast with Leverkusen of novice coach Xavi Alonso. After tying the game at Freiburg 2-2, many including Bild said, "Bayern Munich was better and the game was more favorable, but they gave way to the opponent. They missed the opportunity to pressure Leverkusen in the championship competition. Another setback for Tuchel and Bayern Munich players."
Kim Min-jae recorded one assist against Freiburg and still showed performance with a rating of 7.9, but he seems to have had a different opinion in Germany.
Germany's Augsburger Allgemeine said, "Kim Min-jae replaced Mathias de Ligt as the starter, but Bayern Munich's defense was not stable at all. I repeatedly allowed space to the opponent," while other media outlets such as Avent Zeitung said, "I made about one clear with a great tackle. I played with Dyer, but I was nervous. I got off the defensive line at the wrong moment. I didn't play well as a central defender." 토토사이트
It is an inevitable fate for the central defense in the top-class team. Kim Min-jae has no time to rest. He has to meet Lazio in the second round of 16 at home on the 6th. Bayern Munich must win if it wants to advance to the quarterfinals by losing 0-1 to Lazio in the first round of 16.