Shocking "I was pushed by Ito" Kim Min-jae, who can't even sit on the bench, 'humiliating' → It's not an injury, but 'except for the list'... Munich wins 5-1 over Hoffenheim

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Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae (30) has been excluded from the list. Bayern Munich chose Hiroki Ito (27) of the Japanese national team, not Kim Min-jae.

Munich won 5-1 at home against Hoffenheim in the 21st round of the Bundesliga in the 2025-2026 season at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on the 9th (Korea time).

Munich, which had been unbeaten in the league since the opening, recently had one draw and one loss, raised the mood again with the victory and led the league with 54 points (17 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss). Hoffenheim, which has been gaining momentum with its last five consecutive wins, has been in third place with 42 points (13 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses) by reducing the difference in skills with Munich, the strongest team in the league.

Kim Min-jae's name was not on the list, causing Korean fans to wonder. Kim Min-jae, who is playing in 22 official games this season, also played in the previous match against Hamburg, so there was no injury issue. Kim Min-jae started on the bench this season and was replaced, but it is the first time except for the injury period.

According to the German 'Bavarian Football Works', head coach Bang Sang Kompany previously predicted that "there will be a rotation if all players are in the best condition." He said, "It's not because someone did something wrong. We need sound competition," he added.

It was Ito who Kompany chose Kim Min-jae to be excluded from the list. The central defensive line was formed by Dayo Upamecano and Yonatanta. Ito was the only central defender on the list.

Ito was put in place of another in the 18th minute of the second half. He played for about 31 minutes until the end of the game, playing an easy defense. Ito, who returned from injury in November last year, has been steadily playing recently after gradually increasing his playing time.

Munich's defense did not falter without Kim Min-jae. Although he allowed an equalizer in the 35th minute of the first half, Luis Díaz hat-trick exploded in the second half to secure a great victory.

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