Bayern Munich is in crisis. They are challenging for the title, but the defenders are suffering from numerous injuries. Ultimately, Kim Min-jae must hold up well.

Sport Bild reported on the 26th (Korean time) through breaking news that "very heartbreaking news has reached Bayern Munich" and added, "According to our information, Bayern Munich will have to play without Alphonso Davies for 6 months due to a torn ligament injury.

Bild also reported that "center back Dayot Upamecano has also suffered a knee injury during the international match period" and stated, "Half of Bayern Munich's defenders suffered injuries while returning from the national team. It is not precisely known what Upamecano's injury is, but he is expected to undergo rehabilitation for several weeks."

Davies played in the CONCACAF Nations Cup semifinals and the 3rd place match during this international match period.

In particular, during the 3rd place match against the United States, he collapsed on the field early in the game and was substituted out after just 12 minutes.

Davies, feeling discomfort in his knee, exited the stadium immediately and underwent detailed examinations.

However, the examination results revealed a torn ligament. It was a shocking revelation. The burden on Bayern Munich has increased.

When Davies collapsed, he received information that there was likely nothing serious, but it turned out to be a torn ligament.

Bild noted, "He felt something, but at that moment, he probably didn’t want to take any risks" and added, "However, it soon became clear that it was a serious injury. Christian Dressen, CEO of Bayern Munich, expressed surprise, stating, 'We were informed that Davies was fine, and we don’t know what happened.'"

A torn ligament requires at least 6 months of treatment and rehabilitation. Even if he returns, it will take more time to regain normal match sensitivity.

Locally in Germany, Hiroki Ito, who has recently been used as a left-back, is expected to fill Davies' vacancy.

Additionally, there are considerations to switch right backs Raphael Guerreiro or Josip Stanišić to the left back position.

Since joining Bayern Munich in January 2019, Davies has played a total of 218 matches (12 goals and 34 assists) so far. During this period, he has hoisted numerous trophies, including 5 Bundesliga titles, 2 DFB-Pokal titles, 1 UEFA Champions League title, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup title.

Davies was initially expected to depart as a free agent when his contract expires next June, but he signed a re-contract earlier this month with a significant salary and bonus increase. Unless he chooses to transfer, he will continue his career at Bayern Munich until June 2030.

Upamecano's injury is even more serious news for Bayern Munich. Although the exact extent of his injury has not been revealed, it has been reported that he will need rehabilitation for several weeks.

For now, Kim Min-jae must hold up well. After struggling with left Achilles tendon inflammation, Kim Min-jae returned to training during this international match break.

On the 25th, Bayern Munich announced on their website that they had started training in preparation for the home match against St. Pauli and released images of the participating players.

Korean time, Bayern Munich will play the 27th round home match of the 2024-2025 Bundesliga against St. Pauli at Allianz Arena in Munich on the 29th.

Due to the 2026 North American World Cup qualifiers, many players have been called up to their national teams, but training included Thomas Müller, who has announced his retirement from the German national team, and Kim Min-jae, who could not join the Korean national team due to injury, who sweat it out together.

Kim Min-jae's return to training is good news for fans, as he had missed the Korean national team's Asian third round qualifiers due to injury.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany mentioned Kim Min-jae's Achilles tendon injury during a press conference ahead of the away match against Union Berlin, stating, "He will be absent for the next few weeks. Managing his playing time is important."

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