Bayern Munich is in a crisis. They are challenging for the championship but the defenders are suffering from multiple injuries. Ultimately, Kim Min-jae must endure well.

Sport Bild reported on the 26th (Korean time) that "very heartbreaking news has been delivered to Bayern Munich," stating, "According to our information, Bayern Munich will play for 6 months without Davies, who suffered a torn ligament injury."

Bild noted, "Center-back Dayot Upamecano also suffered a knee injury during the international match period," saying, "Half of Bayern Munich's defenders were injured after returning from the national team. It is not precisely disclosed how serious Upamecano's injury is, but it seems he will need rehabilitation for several weeks."

Davies played in the semifinals and third-place match of the CONCACAF Nations Cup during this international match period.

In particular, in the third-place match against the United States, he fell to the ground early in the game and was substituted out just 12 minutes into the first half.

Feeling something wrong with his knee, Davies left the field immediately and underwent precise examinations.

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

When Davies collapsed, they received information that there was no major issue, but it turned out to be a torn ligament.

Bild noted, "He felt something, but at that moment he didn’t want to take any risks. However, it soon became clear that it was a major injury. Christian Dresen, CEO of Munich, expressed his reaction, saying, 'We were notified that Davies was fine, but I 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 game sense.

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

They are also considering the option of switching right-backs Raphael Guerreiro or Josip Stanišić to fill the left-back position.

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

Initially, there were speculations that he would leave as a free agent when his contract expired next June; however, he signed a re-contract with a significant increase in salary and bonuses earlier this month. Unless he chooses to transfer, he will continue his career with Bayern Munich until June 2030.

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

For now, Kim Min-jae must endure well. After struggling with inflammation in his left Achilles tendon and resting during this international match break, Kim Min-jae has returned to training.

Bayern Munich announced on the 25th via their website that they have started training in preparation for the home match against St. Pauli, disclosing the appearances of the players participating in the training.

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

Due to the 2026 North and Central American World Cup qualifiers, many players have been called up to their national teams, while the training ground has been bustling with players, including Thomas Müller, who declared his retirement from the German national team, and Kim Min-jae, who could not join the Korean national team due to injury.

Kim Min-jae's return to training is good news for fans since he missed the 7th and 8th matches of the Asian qualifying rounds for the North and Central American World Cup due to injury.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany mentioned Kim Min-jae's Achilles tendon injury at a press conference before the away game against Union Berlin, stating, "He will miss several weeks. Managing his playing time is crucial."

Ultimately, Kim Min-jae missed the match against Union Berlin, and Coach Hong Myung-bo excluded him from the roster for the A-match doubleheader through communication with Bayern Munich.

In this context, the prospects have arisen that Kim Min-jae may return as early as the 29th against St. Pauli during team training.

Kim Min-jae communicated with Hong Myung-bo, the head coach of the national soccer team, to rest during this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Jordan as his Achilles tendon worsened just before the most crucial period for Bayern Munich over the next two months.

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