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What is Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel painting?

Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae failed to make the starting lineup in the 25th round of the 2023-2024 German Bundesliga against Mainz 05 at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the 9th.

Kim started the game on the bench, and it wasn't until the 30th minute of the second half that he stepped on the ground as a substitute for Eric Dier.

Kim Min-jae was also excluded from the best 11 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 against Lazio at the same venue on the 6th. He has been out of the starting lineup for two consecutive games, falling behind in the main competition.

It's a rather strange choice. Kim is the most reliable defender in Bayern Munich. Even with Dayot Upamecano and Mathias de Ligt alternately missing due to injuries in the first half, Kim was one of the pillars of the defense line. He was the few defender who did his part without much change in his performance.

However, Tuchel has been using Dear as a key defensive resource since he was hired in the winter transfer window. In the recent two games, Tuchel has built a four-back central defense with a combination of Dear and De Ligt. Kim Min-jae has been relegated to the third option at center back.

Surprisingly, it is working well. We won 3-0 against Lazio without conceding a goal, and we continued our upward trend with an 8-1 win against Mainz. As a result, Tuchel was right.

Without Kim Min-jae, it is hard to say that the game has improved. It is correct to say that the Bayern Munich team as a whole has improved. In particular, defensive midfielder Leon Goretzka's defensive ability to defend the back four has improved remarkably. The overall reduction in the defensive burden of the back four also had a positive effect.

Since the results of the last two games have been good, Tuchel is likely to use De Ligt and Dyer as starting cards for the time being. Naturally, there is room for Kim Min-jae to play less.

However, there is no reason for Kim Min-jae to pay much attention to the current situation. It is unclear how long Dyer will stay stable at the back. Considering his skills as a Tottenham Hotspur player, it is unclear whether he will continue his skills in the long term. We have to wait and see.

Moreover, Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich after this season. There is no reason to be swayed much by the coach's mysterious choice, which has been confirmed to be separated. Kim Min-jae is a player who can regain his starting position at any time if he quietly gives his share. It can be seen as a time to take a break.

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