'Ironman' Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern Munich) is injured, but Hiroki Ito (26, Bayern Munich) is not a candidate for the starting lineup.
Bayern Munich will face the home team, Union Berlin, in the '2024-25 season Bundesliga Round 26' held in Berlin, Germany, at 11:30 p.m. on the 15th (Korea time). Bayern Munich, with 61 points, is leading overwhelmingly. Union Berlin is in 14th place.
A major setback occurred when Kim Min-jae got injured ahead of the match. Coach Vincent Kompany noted in a press conference on the 14th ahead of the Union Berlin match that 'Kim Min-jae is injured. I hope it won't take a long time to recover, but he will be unable to play for at least a few weeks in the future.'
Bayern Munich is in a state of emergency. Bayern Munich felt the importance of Kim Min-jae once again after suffering a shocking 2-3 defeat against VfL Bochum on the 8th, when Kim Min-jae was absent. He had been given a match off due to an issue with his Achilles tendon.
As soon as Kim Min-jae returned, he played full time, causing the injury to worsen. Coach Kompany expressed concern, saying, 'Kim Min-jae had an issue with his Achilles tendon as mentioned. It is important to manage his very high workload. We needed to ensure that he did not overexert himself. I hope he is not in a seriously worrying state.'
Japanese media predicted that 'if Kim Min-jae is absent, Hiroki Ito will start as the main center-back.' However, this did not happen.
Bayern Munich will have Jonas Urbig as the goalkeeper and Eric Dier and Dayot Upamecano as the starting center-backs. Alphonso Davies and Josip Stanisic will play as full-backs. Hiroki Ito is waiting on the bench.
Harry Kane's attack will be supported by Musiala, Gnabry, Goretzka, and Kimmich. Contrary to expectations from Japanese media, Ito was not a starter.
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