Kim Min-jae's 'deliberate remarks': "Defenders are in a pitiable state... Even if we had won, the feeling would not have been good"

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It is an unusual instance of deliberate remarks. Kim Min-jae (30, Bayern Munich), a key center back for the South Korea national football team, strongly criticized the team's fragile organization and complacent attitude on the pitch following a lackluster draw against Lee Hu (CEO).

The Korean national team, led by interim coach Roberto Moreno, drew 0-0 without scoring in a friendly match against Venezuela held at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on the 2nd.

Following a 1-4 crushing defeat to Uruguay on the 28th of last month after a 3-0 victory over Ecuador on the 24th, the team failed to secure wins in two consecutive matches, ending with a draw against Venezuela after a poor performance.

On this day, Kim Min-jae led the team's scoreless result with solid man-to-man defense. However, after being substituted for Kim Tae-hyun in the 35th minute of the second half and returning to the bench, Kim Min-jae threw his football boots off roughly, expressing deep frustration with the performance.

During this September-October international break, Kim Min-jae played in all three matches without rest, appearing for 75 minutes against Ecuador, 45 minutes against Uruguay, and 80 minutes against Venezuela on this day, continuously guarding the rear line.

After the match, Kim Min-jae delivered somewhat strong criticism. In a broadcast interview, Kim Min-jae began coldly by saying, "It was a match where a turnaround in momentum was desperately needed, but it is regrettable that we could not produce a result. There are too many parts that need to be overhauled."

In particular, when asked about tactical changes under the Roberto Moreno regime, he directly pointed out the absence of high pressing and defensive commitment. Kim Min-jae stated, "It is not the time to argue about a four-back tactic. The entire team needs to unite as one, collide together, and defend, but this is not happening at all," adding, "Looking from behind, the defenders are in a pitiable state. I do not feel that we are fighting together; even if we had won 7-0 or 9-0 today, the feeling would never have been good."

Ahead of the final match of the four-game series against Uzbekistan to be held on the 6th, he delivered a painful remark, stating, "Rather than individuals trying to stand out, the team must unite and play as one to obtain the desired result," and adding, "The only solution to raise the team's completeness is to bury our heads and run tenaciously."

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