"Kim Min-jae is fine." He was holding his thigh but returned already... Played 28 minutes, 96% pass accuracy; Munich also won 4-2

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'Monster defender' Kim Min-jae (Bayer Munich) quickly dispelled injury concerns.

Munich defeated Heidenheim (Germany) 4-2 in a friendly match held at Voith Arena in Heidenheim, Germany on the 19th (Korean time).

Kim Min-jae also made it onto the substitution list and stepped onto the field that day. He was substituted in for Dayot Upamecano in the 33rd minute of the first half and played for 28 minutes until being replaced by Jonathan Tavares in the 16th minute of the second half.

Although his playing time was short, he showed a stable performance. Kim Min-jae completed 48 out of 50 passes, achieving an impressive success rate of 96%.

In defense, he made one tackle, one clearance, and one header clearance. He also won two out of four ground ball duels. Football statistics platform FootMob rated Kim Min-jae with a score of 6.7.

Most importantly, it was significant that Kim Min-jae played the match without any major issues.

Previously, Kim Min-jae started in the previous match against RB Leipzig but complained of discomfort in his thigh during the game. He was eventually substituted off for Hiroki Ito in the 24th minute of the second half.

Images showed Kim Min-jae clutching his thigh, raising concerns that he might be added to the injury list due to a hamstring strain or similar issues.

Fortunately, there was no major problem. German media outlet BR24 reported on Kim Min-jae's physical condition, stating, "There is good news," and added, "Kim Min-jae completed all training sessions normally during open training."

It further explained, "Kim Min-jae's substitution in the Leipzig match appears to have been a simple reaction to overexertion," and noted, "There is no possibility of him being sidelined for an extended period."

In fact, Kim Min-jae immediately played in the Heidenheim match, directly demonstrating that there were no major issues with his physical condition.

Munich also secured a satisfying comeback victory. Although Munich ended the first half trailing 1-2, they gained momentum in the second half. In the 3rd minute of the second half, Aron Ibrahimovic scored from a penalty kick to equalize at 2-2.

In the 33rd minute of the second half, Luis Diaz's goal turned the tide, and five minutes later, Nathaniel Brown scored the decisive goal, completing the 4-2 victory.

Meanwhile, Munich concluded its pre-season schedule with this match. They will face Dortmund in the Super Cup on the 23rd, followed by a Bundesliga Round 1 match against Stuttgart on the 29th for the 2026–2027 season.

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