'36-minute substitution': Kim Min-jae, Bayern Munich coach reveals 'special management'... Kompany: "Important player, must play 60 minutes against Aston Villa" [Jeju]

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Vincent Kompany (40), Bayern Munich manager, explained the reason behind Kim Min-jae's (30) short playing time.

On the 4th at 8 p.m., Bayern Munich defeated Jeju 2-1 in a friendly match titled 'Audi Football Summit 2026' held at Jeju World Cup Stadium.

That day, Bayern Munich fielded numerous promising young players to evaluate their squad while securing a victory and demonstrating their strength as a top-tier team. Starting defender Kim Min-jae, known for his solid defense, led the backline steadily for 37 minutes before being substituted amid standing ovations from the crowd to manage his condition.

Bayern took the lead with a first goal by Chaves in the 11th minute of the first half and a stunning curling strike by Asamoah in the 41st minute. In the second half, they brought on key starters such as Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, and Luis Díaz from the bench to fully seize control of the match.

After the game, Manager Kompany stated at a press conference: "It was a match where both teams poured in significant energy. Despite being a friendly, I applaud both sides for giving their best. It's fortunate that everyone finished without injury."

Regarding Kim Min-jae's substitution after just 37 minutes in the first half, Kompany cited "tactical rest" as the reason. The manager explained: "Kim Min-jae is a very important player for our team. He needs to play over 60 minutes in the upcoming match against Aston Villa, so we adjusted his playing time accordingly. We also placed great importance on him leading his national team in his home country of Korea. This is a standard pre-season process aimed at preventing injuries."

Bayern Munich will face England's Premier League side Aston Villa in Hong Kong on the 7th, followed by a practice match against Leipzig on the 15th, before officially kicking off the new season with the Super Cup final against Borussia Dortmund on the 23rd.

Kompany also commented on the performances of young talents. Mentioning Bastian Asamoah, who scored the winning goal, he said: "The young players showed great promise, but there is still much room for improvement. We will continue to push, encourage, and support them as they aim to take the next step."

Finally, regarding his visit to Korea, Kompany added: "We enjoyed cultural experiences such as tasting Jeju's specialty, tangerines, and gained new ideas about Korean football. Most of all, I was surprised by how many fans in Korea support Bayern Munich."

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